§ Mr. RichardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many work days were lost through strike action in Wales for each year since 1979; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodThe information requested is given in the table.
Stoppages of work due to industrial disputes Year Days lost (thousands) 1979 1,642 1980 2,918 1981 292 1982 283 1983 353 1984 3,527 1985 940 1986 78 1987 203 1988 116 1989 307 1990 84 1991 20 1992 10 Source: Employment Department.