Denis Healey defends government pay policy

Title

Denis Healey defends government pay policy

Genre

Interview

TX Date

13 Dec 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:04:17

Description

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Denis Healey defends the Government’s pay policy, arguing that it is essential to reduce inflation. He says trade unions do not want a confrontation with the Government but if local councillors award pay increases above five percent, they will have to fund them with government assistance. Healey adds that the policy has widespread support from the public in the run-up to an election. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Denis Healey

Keywords

Elections; Trade unions; Local authorities; Local government; Government; Wages; Inflation; Wage policy; General elections

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