§ Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many working days have been lost through sickness in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years, showing the average number of days per person at risk.
§ Mr. Concannon,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 17th May 1976; Vol. 911, c. 377], gave the following information:
Year (Ending 31st May) Estimated number of days lost (thousands) Estimated Average number of days lost per person at risk 1970–71 13,096 25.1 1971–72 13,098 25.7 1972–73 13,740 27.0 1973–74 13,138 25.8 1974–75 14,021 27.5