GLC view on recent riots

Title

GLC view on recent riots

Genre

Interview

TX Date

9 Jul 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:07:16

Description

Interview with deputy leader of the GLC, Illtyd Harrington, on the complex causes of the recent riots in London and other cities, attempts to bridge the gap in London between the GLC and the Metropolitan Police, and the lack of resources as a result of Government public expenditure cuts. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Illtyd Harrington

Keywords

London; Social problems; Cost reduction; Police; GLC; Public finance; Metropolitan Police; Councils; Riots; Public expenditure

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