§ Mr. Stonehouseasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is his estimate of the days lost in industrial disputes in the car industry during 1976; and what action he is taking to assist in the achievement of industrial peace in this sector.
§ Mr. BoothIt is provisionally estimated that 63,000 working days were lost during January and February 1976 at the establishments where stoppages occurred. Later figures are not yet available.
The Advisory, Conciliation and Advisory Service is available to advise on industrial relations matters and to help resolve disputes.