§ 20. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Secretary of State for Employment what further steps he is taking to reduce strikes in the vehicle industry; how many days were lost in the vehicle industry, compared with the average of days lost throughout the remainder of industry, during the 12 months to 31st January, 1971, or to the latest convenient period.
§ Mr. R. CarrIn the motor vehicle industry during 1970 about 2,200 working days were lost in industrial stoppages per 1,000 employees. The corresponding figure for the remainder of the economy was 440. These are provisional estimates. The Industrial Relations Bill will in time improve industrial relations in this as in other industries, but the prime responsibility must still lie with the managements and unions concerned.