HC Deb 13 May 1968 vol 764 c172W
55. Mr. Alan Lee Williams

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how many ships were held up in the London Docks as a result of the strikes and demonstrations during the weeks ended 27th April and 5th May; how many men were involved; and at what cost to exports.

Mr. Harold Walker

As the number of ships and men involved varied from day to day, I will, with permission, circulate this information in the OFFICIAL REPORT. It has not been possible to estimate the cost to exports.

Following is the information:

Ships idle Number of Men involved
23rd April … … … 37 2,467
24th April … … … 14 1,132
25th April … … … 1 829
26th April … … … 29 4,584
1st May … … … 16 1,563