§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many working days were lost per 1,000 employees in 1976 and in 1977 (a) in firms with fewer than 100 employees, and (b) in firms with 100 or more employees.
§ Mr. GoldingStatistics about industrial stoppages are not normally compiled in respect of the size of the firm affected. The analyses requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost. Data derived from a special analysis in respect of 1971–73 were published on page 116 of the February 1976 issue of theDepartment of Employment Gazette.