A constituency profile of West Belfast in the run up to the British General elections.

The Divis Flats in the Falls Road. British soldier on patrol.

To camera Jim Dougal on the West Belfast constituency.

Gerry Adams, Sinn Féin campaigning in the area. The 1986 Sinn Féin Ard Fheis which saw the foundation of 'Republican Sinn Féin'.

Doctor Joe Hendron, Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) campaigning.

Interview with Joe Hendron who criticizes the performance of Sinn Féin and Gerry Adams.

The Workers’ Party press conference in West Belfast.

Interview with Workers’ Party candidate Mary McMahon who says that employment is the main issue.

Frank Miller, General Secretary, Official Unionist Party (OUP) campaigning.

Interview wtih Frank Miller on his aims.

The reporter is Jim Dougal.

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