World in Action

World in Action· Season 18 · Episode 46

The Health Service

S18E46·August 9, 1982·ITV1

The health service today began 5 days' intensive strike action, leaving only emergency services running, in pursuit of a 12% pay rise. This is the most severe disruption the NHS has ever seen, and a massive backlog results. Studio discussion.

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Rodney BickerstaffeNorman FowlerNorman Fowler

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