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WHAT HAPPENED ON 24th October 1996?
23th October 1996
SHARE PRICES
| SHARECHEC | K (ITs)CLOSE |
| Allianc 2281½-16½ | MercEur 105¾- 1 |
| Anglo&O 496 - 3½ | MercWld 93½- 1 |
| Bankers 220 - 3½ | MonksIT 620½- 6 |
| British 230 - 2½ | MurrInt 411½- 3 |
| Edinbur 343 - 1½ | RIT Cap 246 - 1½ |
| Electra 419 - 4½ | Scot Am 173¼- 1¾ |
| F&C 150½- 4 | Scot Ea 99½- 1 |
| F&C Pac 177¾- 1¼ | Scot IT 280¼- 2¼ |
| Fle FE 305½- 4 | ScotM&T 277½- 2½ |
| Fle Jap 231 + ½ | Sec All 2035 -20 |
| FleMerc 329½- 2 | TR City 169½- 2 |
| Fle O/s 335½- 4 | TR SmCo 228½- 3 |
| Gov Ori 181½- 2 | Temp Em 136 - ½ |
| Gov Str 336 - 1½3i 488 - 1½ | |
| KleiEur 98¾+ 1¼ | WitanIT 269 - 2½ |
| NBAll prices are mid-prices | |
| Popular Shares | Options Weather |
24th October 1996
Research indicates BSE can be passed on
to humans. This development comes at a highly awkward time for the Government. There are plans to negotiate a relaxation of the export ban on British beef to allow sales from herds in Northern Ireland & possibly Scotland. These are to be discussed at a meeting of European agriculture ministers in Luxembourg on Monday but continental reaction is now sure to harden.
24th October 1996
A British surgeon has been found guilty
of killing one of his patients in New Zealand. Hospital authorities were alerted to questions about Keith Ramstead's competence by other medical staff in 1992 after several of his patients died A review by independent surgeons recommended further training. But the turning point was an inquest which concluded he had caused the death of an elderly patient by placing a clamp improperly during an operation.
23th October 1996
CHIRAC SET TO MEET WITH JORDANIAN KING French President Jacques Chirac has arrived in Amman for talks with Jordan's King Hussein. He is due to address Jordanian senators and parliamentary deputies after becoming the first foreign leader to address the Palestinian legislature. Chirac's campaign to seek a greater European role in the Middle East has been well received by many Jordanians. He urged an end to Jewish settlements and told Palestinians to shun violence.
24th October 1996
Research indicates BSE can be passed on
to humans. This development comes at a highly awkward time for the Government. There are plans to negotiate a relaxation of the export ban on British beef to allow sales from herds in Northern Ireland & possibly Scotland. These are to be discussed at a meeting of European agriculture ministers in Luxembourg on Monday but continental reaction is now sure to harden.
24th October 1996
Research indicates BSE can be passed on
to humans. The European Commission says the new evidence shows more than ever the importance of going ahead with the slaughter of over 100 000 cattle. For the moment that programme has been shelved by the Government. Commission officials are saying the new research vindicates their concerns about human health so hopes must be fading that the export ban might be eased soon.
23th October 1996
THOUSANDS FLEE FIERCE FIGHTING IN ZAIRE
Up to 100 000 refugees are on the move in eastern Zaire following fighting between government troops & ethnic Tutsis United Nations officials say. An estimated 40 000 have flooded into the town of Bukavu along with some 10 000 Zairean villagers. Other refugees already based in the town are fleeing inland westwards. The Zairean government has accused Rwanda & Burundi of attacking eastern Zaire & supporting Tutsi rebels.
24th October 1996
Research indicates BSE can be passed on
to humans. This development comes at a highly awkward time for the Government. There are plans to negotiate a relaxation of the export ban on British beef to allow sales from herds in Northern Ireland & possibly Scotland. These are to be discussed at a meeting of European agriculture ministers in Luxembourg on Monday but continental reaction is now sure to harden.
24th October 1996
Research indicates BSE can be passed on
to humans. The European Commission says the new evidence shows more than ever the importance of going ahead with the slaughter of over 100 000 cattle. For the moment that programme has been shelved by the Government. Commission officials are saying the new research vindicates their concerns about human health so hopes must be fading that the export ban might be eased soon.
23th October 1996
OZONE 7pm Wed 23 Oct
Wales Scotland & N.Ireland
| Air | Level | |
| Quality | (ppb) | |
| URBAN sites | ||
| Edinburgh Centre | Very Good | 6 |
| Glasgow Centre | Very Good | 12 |
| Belfast Centre | Very Good | 24 |
| Swansea Centre | Very Good | 10 |
| Cardiff Centre | - | - |
| RURAL sites | ||
| North Scotland | Very Good | 30 |
| Mid-Scotland | Very Good | 27 |
| South Scotland | Very Good | 14 |
| Northern Ireland | Very Good | 26 |
| Mid-Wales | - | - |
| Data from Departm | ent of Environme | nt |
| NWEnglandNEEnglan | dC EnglandS Engl | and |
24th October 1996
Research indicates BSE can be passed on
to humans. This development comes at a highly awkward time for the Government. There are plans to negotiate a relaxation of the export ban on British beef to allow sales from herds in Northern Ireland & possibly Scotland. These are to be discussed at a meeting of European agriculture ministers in Luxembourg on Monday but continental reaction is now sure to harden.
24th October 1996
"UNSAFE" FIREWORKS SEIZED IN RUC RAIDS
Police in Northern Ireland have seized up to 30 tonnes of illegal fireworks. The haul from locations in Glengormley and Ballyclare Co Antrim is worth around £200 000. The RUC says many of the fireworks have no British Safety Standard mark & some are considered safe only for professional displays. Several people are being questioned about the seizures. The Army is storing the fireworks pending their destruction
23th October 1996
Hydrocarbons
Wales Scotland & N.Ireland
| For 24 hrs to 7pm Wed 23 Oct | |||
| BENZENE | Today | DayAvg | YearAvg |
| Edinburgh Centre - - .71 | |||
| Belfast South | Low | .39 | .98 |
| Cardiff Centre | Low | 1.42 | 1.29 |
| 1 3-BUTADIENE | |||
| Edinburgh Centre - - .12 | |||
| Belfast South - - .17 | |||
| Cardiff Centre | Low | .22 | .23 |
| Benzene & 1 3-Butadiene can cause | |||
| cancer. A yearly average of 5 or 1 part | |||
| per billion(ppb) respectively presents | |||
| a very small risk to health. | |||
| Data from Department of Environment | |||
| NWEnglandNEEnglandC EnglandS England |
24th October 1996
Research indicates BSE can be passed on
to humans. This development comes at a highly awkward time for the Government. There are plans to negotiate a relaxation of the export ban on British beef to allow sales from herds in Northern Ireland & possibly Scotland. These are to be discussed at a meeting of European agriculture ministers in Luxembourg on Monday but continental reaction is now sure to harden.
24th October 1996
OZONE 6pm Thu 24 Oct
Wales Scotland & N.Ireland
| Air | Level | |
| Quality | (ppb) | |
| URBAN sites | ||
| Edinburgh Centre | Very Good | 2 |
| Glasgow Centre | Very Good | 5 |
| Belfast Centre | Very Good | 8 |
| Swansea Centre | Very Good | 11 |
| Cardiff Centre | Very Good | 6 |
| RURAL sites | ||
| North Scotland | Very Good | 28 |
| Mid-Scotland | Very Good | 9 |
| South Scotland | Very Good | 11 |
| Northern Ireland | Very Good | 6 |
| Mid-Wales | Very Good | 21 |
| Data from Departm | ent of Environme | nt |
| NWEnglandNEEnglan | dC EnglandS Engl | and |
