HC Deb 08 December 1978 vol 959 c103W
43. Mr. Madel

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will make a statement on the most recent research that his Department has undertaken and completed into industrial disputes.

Mr. Harold Walker:

A major research study based on my Department's records of industrial stoppages has recently been completed, and a summary of the results will be published shortly in the November issue of the Department of Employment Gazette.

56. Mr. Dudley Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will now institute a more accurate system for monitoring the number of strikes, go-slows, employee workings to rule and other forms of industrial action, official and unofficial.

Mr. Golding:

I refer the hon. Member to my reply on 21st November 1978 to a Question by the hon. Member for Christchurch and Lymington (Mr. Adley).— [Official Report, Vol. 958, c. 549.]