After eight special

Title

After eight special

Genre

Interview; Documentary; Vox pop

TX Date

7 Jul 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:51:12

Description

This After Eight special investigates the crisis in the British fishing industry and the effect of EEC regulations prior to common market talks. Speaks to: the male captain of a fishing trawler (not identified); MP for Grimsby, Austin Mitchell; fisheries minister Alick Buchanan-Smith (female interviewer not identified); South East Fishermens Association Chief Executive Officer, Laurie Gilson; manager of Ross Frozen Food, Chris Davies(?); and traders in a London fish market. Male presenter not identified. Breaks in recording.

Contributors

Austin Mitchell; Alick Buchanan-Smith; Laurie Gilson; Chris Davies(?)

Keywords

Politics; Legislation; Trade unions; Money; Government; Imports; Prices; EEC; UK; Common markets; Finance; Nature conservation; Fishing industry; Fisheries; Fishmarkets; Europe; Banks; Politicians; Boats; Loans; Debts; Food prices; Grimsby; Fishermen; Fish; Fisheries policy; Marine conservation; Communities; Fishery resources; Economic affairs; Common Fisheries Policy; Conservation policy; Fishing vessels; Fishermens Association

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