Bottomley's Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What were the first companies to be privatised?
A
BP
Cable and Wireless
British aerospace
2
Q
What was the beaching report?
A
Restructuring of the railways in Britain
3
Q
When did Scotland push for home rule?
A
1977
4
Q
When was the IMF loan?
A
1976
5
Q
What deficit did Harold Wilson inherit in 1964?
A
£800 million debt
6
Q
Why was Rupert Murdoch a supporter of Thatcher?
A
He was merciless in his approach to dealing with printing unions
7
Q
Who was Norman Tebbit?
A
Outspoken Essex MP
Trade secretary in Thatcher’s cabinet
He was liked by fellow Thatcherite’s for his down to earth and abrasive character
8
Q
When was the British currency decimalised
A
1971
9
Q
When was the second race relations act?
A
1968
10
Q
How long did the Falklands war last?
A
74 days
April 2, 1982 - June 14, 1982
