§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many days were lost through strikes in Wales in each year since 1992. [49790]
§ Mr. HainThe information requested is given in the table.
Number of working days lost due to labour disputes, Wales 1992–19971 Year Working days lost 1992 10,000 1993 20,100 1994 13,300 1995 14,700 1996 60,400 1997 3,200 1Labour disputes statistics cover all stoppages of work connected with terms and conditions of employment, except those involving fewer than ten workers or lasting less than one working day. These are excluded unless the total number of working days lost in the dispute is greater than 100 Source:
Office for National Statistics