HC Deb 16 October 1973 vol 861 c102W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Minister for the Civil Service, over the past year, how many days have the employees of St. Stephen's Parliamentary Press spent (a) at work, (b) on strike or go-slow, and (c) on holiday.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

In the year up to 18th June 1973 the industrial staff of the St. Stephen's Parliamentary Press enjoyed annual leave ranging from 15 days to 20 days. During this period there was normal working of the press on 238 day shifts and 192 night shifts and there were some members of the staff either on strike or adopting go slow tactics on 14 day shifts and eight night shifts.