§ Mr. Hayhoeasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of strikes during the last 12 months, how this compares with the lowest number during any consecutive 12 month period between July 1970 and February 1974.
§ Mr. BoothThe provisional number of stoppages of work due to industrial disputes which began in 1975 is 2,263. This compares with 2,099 stoppages in the period March 1971 to February 1972, which is the lowest number recorded for any period of 12 months between July 1970 and February 1974.