Skateboards are safe

Title

Skateboards are safe

Genre

Interview

TX Date

7 Dec 1977

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:02:21

Description

James Tye, Director-General of the British Safety Council, discusses skateboarding, and the campaign by members of the public to have skateboards banned. He claims skateboards are safe, as long as the user wears safety gear and is sensible. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

James Tye

Keywords

Sport; Safety; Leisure; Road safety; Skateboarding; RoSPA; British Safety Council

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