HC Deb 07 July 1986 vol 101 c84W
Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many days were lost through industrial disputes in the Province in the last year for which figures are available; and what were the equivalent figures for each of the last five years and for 10 years, previously.

Dr. Boyson

The information is as follows:

Year Working days lost
1985 40,681
1984 51,586
1983 79,420
1982 96,900
1981 69,200
1980 49,400
1975 245,700