§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether Mr. David Williams, of Upperthorpe, Springvale, Sheffield, a fireman on strike, has had his £48.4 social security benefit reduced following his public statement that he was £6.4 per week better off not working than working; and if he will itemise each individual part of Mr. Williams' social security benefit by value in cash and in kind before he had his benefit reduced and after.
§ Mr. OrmeMr. Williams has now appealed aganst the decision to reduce his benefit. I cannot therefore comment on the case.