QE2 to be refitted in Germany not UK

Title

QE2 to be refitted in Germany not UK

Genre

Interview

TX Date

20 Sep 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:01:30

Description

Interview with shipbuilders union leader Colin Lowry on the union reaction to news that cruise liner the QE2 will be refitted in Germany, not the UK. In the context of British shipbuilders being under threat of closure. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Colin Lowry

Keywords

Trade unions; UK; Unemployment; Germany; Cruise ships; Ocean liners; Shipbuilders; QE2

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