HC Deb 12 December 1950 vol 482 c148W
Mr. Frederic Harris

asked the Minister of Labour how many stoppages there have been in the coalfields during the last six months.

Mr. Isaacs

During the six months ended November, 1950, there were 408 stoppages of work at coal mines arising from industrial disputes, involving the loss of approximately 312,000 working days.