Speech By Hugh Gaitskell 1948

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Hugh Gaitskell speaks on the withdrawal of basic petrol rations. London.

M/S Fuel Minister Hugh Gaitskell, seated at desk, full face. Various C/U's of him speaking. He says we can't afford to spend dollars on things that aren't absolutely necessary and...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
64668
Sort Number:
UN 1885 G
Time in/Out:
01:09:27:00 / 01:12:41:00
Canister:
UN 1885 H
Film ID:
2210.05
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Travel & Exploration War & Revolution Trade & Industry
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Food during wartime

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