HC Deb 01 February 1984 vol 53 cc267-8W
Rev. William McCrea

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of strikes in Northern Ireland during 1980, 1981 and 1982 lasted (a) less than three days, (b) between three and five days and (c) more than five days.

Mr. Butler

[pursuant to his reply, 23 January 1984, c. 517]: The information is as follows:

Year
Duration of Strikes 1980

per cent.

1981

per cent.

1982

per cent.

Lasting less than 3 days 40 50 50
Lasting between 3 and 5 days 20 18 15
Lasting more than 5 days 40 32 35