§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the average number of days' sickness leave claimed in the electricity industry in the last 12 months; and how this compares with the national average.
§ Mr. EadieThe average number of days lost due to sickness absences—including uncertificated absences—in the electricity supply industry was 10.2 in the year ended 31st March 1976. This compares with a national average in 1974–75 of 16.3 days lost. The latter figure is, however, based on national insurance data, and is not therefore strictly comparable since it excludes uncertificated sickness absences and includes long-term incapacity.