§ Mr. Stottasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many working days have been lost through industrial disputes since 3 May 1979; and how this figure compares with the previous 12 months.
§ Mr. MayhewThe number of working days lost in industrial disputes from 1 May 1979 to 29 February 1980 was 27.7 million—monthly average 2.8 million. The216W total for the previous 12 months was 14.4 million—monthly average 1.2 million.