HC Deb 22 April 1986 vol 96 c98W
16. Dr. Twinn

asked the Paymaster General what information he has as to the number of pre-strike ballots that have taken place since the implementation of the Trade Union Act 1984.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

We are aware of about 170 pre-strike ballots which we believe have complied with the provisions of the Trade Union Act 1984, but there will have beeen other ballots which we do not know about.