26 - VHS, 'Mr Salisse CBI Conference, Anna Ford & Richard Whitmore Interview'

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26 - VHS, 'Mr Salisse CBI Conference, Anna Ford & Richard Whitmore Interview'

CBI Conference at Eastbourne in 1982. Mr Salisse outlines the setting up of Enterprise Agencies to help and encourage small businesses. He stresses that it is not so much financial support as practical advice and help that is being offered. 13,000 individuals responded and 300 new small businesses were set up as a result, creating 4000 jobs. M&S was also at the forefront of buying British goods, with over 90% of their merchandise made in the UK and sold here and abroad, creating 10,000 new jobs. At the Glasgow conference in 1993 the big talking point is unemployment. Mr Salisse announces that there are now 125 Enterprise Agencies which created 20,000 jobs in the previous year. He stresses the need to support British industry. BBC television interview with Anna Ford Concerning the topic of 'Buying British', Ms Ford asks : 'Suppose we prefer foreign goods?', to which Mr Salisse replies that choice should be made on quality not 'loyal sentiment'. It's acknowledged that this conflicts with new EEC rules. BBC news item read by Richard Whitmore on a conference entitled 'Britain's Future - Free Enterprise and Free Trade'. This co-incides with a new initiative by M&S: 'Buying British Goods Means Supporting British Jobs. 'Mr Salisse says that 170,000 people are employed by M&S in this country. He points out that although 50% of men's shirts sold in the UK are from overseas, 99% of the shirts that M&S sells are made here and that 20% of all clothing sold in this country is made by M&S. He goes on to explain how new technology is proving a great asset in the clothing sector. Running Time: 18min 18secs.

Date: 1982-1983

Reference Number: P10/1/26

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