HC Deb 11 November 1971 vol 825 cc207-8W
54. Mr. John Page

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of the labour force was employed in primary sector and manufacturing industries compared with the proportion employed in the tertiary sector in 1960, 1965 and 1970 or the nearest available years.

Mr. Bryan

Following is the information:

industries the number of days lost through industrial action has increased over the last year, and in how many industries the number has declined.

Mr. Bryan

The numbers of working days lost have been analysed in 25 industry groups. Taking the 12 months ended 30th September, 1971, compared with the previous 12 months, the figures decreased in 16 of these groups and increased in nine.

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