ATV Today: 30.06.1978: Bilston Steel Works not to be closed

Summary

Bilston Steel Works not to be closed and British Steel explain that the closure rumours were based on a contingency plan only if the recession in the steel industry continued.

Year:

1978

Duration:

0:02:19

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

David Eggleton interview with British Steel official Dennis Murray re confirming that no decision had been taken for the immediate closure of the works and discussing the internal mix-up caused by the letter to the steel committee proposing a phasing of reduced activity at the Bilston steel plant. Interview with steel workers union representative Dennis Turner.


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