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Jim Prior on government pay policy

Title
Jim Prior on government pay policy
Genre
Interview
TX Date
15 Dec 1978
Year of production
1978
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Duration
00:03:25
Description
Conservative MP Jim Prior on the impact of the Government losing a vote to authorise sanctions in Parliament. Prior says it should not impact on the Government’s pay policy but that there have already been settlements above the five percent limit. He adds that the Labour Party is divided, and that there should be a general election. Male interviewer not identified.
Contributors
James Prior
Keywords
Elections; Trade unions; Government; Wages; Wage policy; TUC; Parliament; Economic sanctions; General elections

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