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  1. London Transport cuts (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    The Greater London Council have asked London Transport to save £8 million, without disruption of services. Cuts are coming from staff and administration costs. Workers have reacted by threatening a...

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  2. Peter Parker on rise in BR passenger numbers (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Chairman of British Rail, Sir Peter Parker on why more people are using BR. Includes references to high-speed trains, redundancies, commuter lines, unemployment, cancellations and quality service. Male...

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  3. Ken Thomas on London wage increases (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Ken Thomas, leader of the Civil and Public Services Association, on proposals for a pay rise for workers in London, to help address inflated housing and travel costs. Male interviewer not identified.

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  4. Development of the M25 (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Unidentified male speaker on the development of the M25 and its impact on London. He claims that money should be spent on public transport and on river transport, not on roads. Topics of pollution and trade...

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  5. Leslie Chapman on LT appointment (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Vivian White interviews civil servant Leslie Chapman about his new appointment at London Transport. Telephone interview.

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  6. Norman Fowler on abolition of road tax (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Shadow Transport Secretary and Conservative MP, Norman Fowler on Government plans to abolish road tax. Fowler says abolition will increase the price of petrol and hit rural communities harder than urban...

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  7. Smoking restricted in London (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Smoking on public transport has been restricted to two cars only on trains, and to the top level of buses, due to public opinion polls. John Stansby, the head of London Transport, explains the reasoning...

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  8. Denis Howell is minister for snow (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Denis Howell MP, on poor weather conditions in the UK and his appointment as minister for snow.

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  9. London commuters suffering (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Bob Dunn MP on his intention to table a motion aimed at improving conditions for London commuters.

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  10. British Rail prices and service (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview on the success of a court case against British Rail, with regard to season ticket pricing and service.

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