HC Deb 03 May 1977 vol 931 c161W
29. Mr. Arnold

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he is satisfied with employment trends in manufacturing industry.

Mr. Golding

No. Although employment is increasing slowly in manufacturing

Working days lost through industrial disputes and unemployment
(Thousands)
Working days lost through unemployment Working days lost through industrial disputes Total working days lost
April-March—
1973–74 … … … … 131,680 11,434 143,114
1976–77 … … … … 313,100 4,751 317,851