HC Deb 22 April 1986 vol 96 c102W
25. Mr. Andrew MacKay

asked the Paymaster General what information he has as to how many industrial disputes there were over the last 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

A provisional total of 840 stoppages of work due to industrial disputes have been recorded as being in progress in the 12 months to 28 February 1986.

58. Mr. McKelvey

asked the Paymaster General what information he has as to how many industrial disputes involving strike action there have been in the public and private sectors, respectively, in the past 12 months.

Mr. Lang

A provisional total of 421 stoppages of work due to industrial disputes in the public sector, and 419 in the private sector, were recorded as being in progres in the 12 months to 28 February 1986.