HC Deb 27 March 1973 vol 853 cc267-8W
24. Mr. Loveridge

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of cases of unfair dismissal referred to industrial tribunals up to the latest date.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

In the 12 months to 23rd February 1973, 8,528 complaints of alleged unfair dismissal were referred by industrial tribunals to conciliation officers of my Department.