§ Mr. Nigel Fisherasked the Minister of National Insurance how many of those who took part in the recent gas strike have drawn National Assistance during their refusal to work.
§ Dr. SummerskillPrecise information is not available but the National Assistance Board inform me that grants were made to about 150 of the men referred to. Apart from some five cases where a special grant was made to meet urgent need all grants to these men during the dispute provided for the needs of dependants only.