asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many industrial tribunals have been held from 1st January 1977 to the end of September 1977; and what was the average length of time each case took.

During the period 1st January 1977 to 30th September 1977 decisions in 14,606 cases were entered in the register following a tribunal hearing. On average slightly more than one case is dealt with on each session day.