§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Employment what information he has as to the number of days lost through industrial action in 1984 and to date in 1985 in the newspaper industry; and how these figures compare with each of the past five years.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe information is as follows:
Working days lost in the newspaper industry Number 1979 640,000 1980 128,000 1981 13,000 1982 15,000 1983 30,000 1984 *27,000 †1985 *21,000 * Provisional estimate. † January to March.
§ Mr. Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will detail in the Official Report all stoppages as a result of industrial disputes, and the national papers concerned, as notified to his Department during 1984 and to date in 1985.
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§ Mr. Peter BottomleyThe following stoppages as a result of industrial disputes involving national newspapers have been recorded.
Newspaper Dates of dispute Start End 1984 The Times 13 January 1 February The Observer 26 May 26 May Financial Times 5 July 5 July The Guardian 9 July 9 July The Sun 13 July 28 July Daily Telegraph 11 October 11 October 1985 Daily Mail 31 January 8 February The Guardian 11 February 11 February Morning Star 16 February 16 February The Sun 18 March 26 March