HC Deb 20 December 1974 vol 883 c637W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many days' work have been lost due to industrial action in the United Kingdom since 1st April last; and how this compares with the same periods in 1972 and 1973.

Mr. Booth

Following is the information:

Stoppages of work due to industrial disputes: United Kingdom
Period 1st April to 30th November Working days lost in all stoppages in progress in period
1974 (provisional) … 7,391,000
1973 … 4,671,000
1972 … 11,155,000