ATV Today: 08.11.1972: Ugandan Asians in Leicester

Summary

Reg Harcourt report from Leicester on the recent influx of Ugandan Asians into the city. Interviews with immigrants and with the leader of Leicester City Council.

Year:

1972

Duration:

0:08:06

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Shots of Ugandan Asian immigrant Ayub Ismail Majothi working in an engineering factory. Reg Harcourt interview with Mr Majothi and his wife Fatima about their arrival in Leicester and their thoughts on settling in the UK. Interview with Harban Singh Ratoo, President of the British Asian Welfare Society about how the people of Leicester are beginning to understand the problem. Vox pops in Leicester about the Ugandan Asian issue. View of Leicester city centre including the clock tower. Interview with Alderman Edward Marston, leader of Leicester City Council who confirms that there is no housing available for any Ugandan Asians.


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