HC Deb 05 November 1975 vol 899 c165W
Mr. Hayhoe

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many working days were lost as a result of industrial disputes during the last 12 months; and if he will list any other periods of 12 months since 1st July 1970 in which fewer days were lost giving the dates and numbers concerned.

Mr. Booth

Following is the information:

STOPPAGES OF WORK DUE TO INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES: UNITED KINGDOM
Working day lost in all stoppages in progress
October 1974–September 1975 (provisional) 9,213,000
12-month periods since 1st July 1970 in which fewer days were lost:
September 1972–August 1973 8,891,000
October 1972–September 1973 7,074,000
November 1972–October 1973 6,820,000
December 1972–November 1973 7,159,000
January 1973–December 1973 7,197,000
February 1973–January 1974 7,010,000