Government proposals to minimise the effects of unofficial strikes have produced so much opposition in the unions and the Labour Party that the life of the Government could be in jeopardy. This Report asks: is it practical to restrict the right to strike? Can you make a man continue at work who really wants to strike? If you fine him for striking illegally, will that persuade him to return to work or to work efficiently?
Produced by Keith Hindell
Last programme in the present series. Radio 4 Reports ... from France: July 18