Central News East: 28.03.1990: Poll Tax Threats

Summary

Simon Harris report about threats made to staff of Nottingham City Council from people angry about the Community Charge (Poll Tax).

Year:

1990

Duration:

0:02:04

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

Central Television

Master format:

Betacam SP

Description

Shots of Nottingham City Council office staff at work. Interview with the deputy leader of Nottingham City Council, John Taylor who talks about the abuse in the form of angry letters and phone calls. Interview with the city treasurer, Stan Stares who said that his wife had received threatening calls at home. Three times as many staff are required to administer the new tax compared to the old rates system and security has also had to be increased. Shot of the environment minister, David Hunt arriving to open an office block in Nottingham (passing a small poll tax demonstration). Interview with Hunt who said that this sort of abuse must be stopped. Brief exterior of City Treasury office.


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