asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his estimate of the number of teaching days lost since the start of the present industrial action by teachers.

In March and April 1987 about 85,000 teachers' working days are estimated to have been lost in total as a result of industrial action.

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many hours have been lost as a result of the teachers' strike assessed as to (a) teachers and (b) other employees working in schools.

The information about hours lost is not available. In March and April 1987 about 85,000 teachers' working days are estimated to have been lost in total as a result of industrial action. No information is available about other employees working in schools.