§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of working days lost in Great Britain in each of the last three years through (a) industrial action, (b) sickness and (c) accidents at work.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe following table gives working days lost by all workers at establishments where disputes occurred. Time lost at other establishments as a result of these stoppages is not included. Because of changes in the sampling procedure when the national insurance system changed in 1975, incapacity statistics are not available for 1975–76; 1974–75 figures are therefore included for comparison.
Great Britain Days of certified incapacity for work* Year Sickness Accidents at work and diseases Working days lost because of industrial disputes in progress during the year* (1) (2) (3) (4) Millions Millions Millions 1975 309.8 15.3 5.7 1976 Not available 3.2 1977† 353.7 15.0 9.9 1978‡ 387.5 15.6 9.1 * Figures in columns (2) and (3) are for all days in the statistical year ending in June. In column (4) figures are for the calendar year. † Includes 32.2 million days for non-contributory invalidity pension (introduced in November 1975). ‡ Includes 34.5 million days for non-contributory invalidity pension (introduced in November 1975).