HC Deb 29 June 1959 vol 608 c2W
9. Mr. N. Pannell

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance if his attention has been drawn to the 75 Nigerian seamen who deserted the m.v. "Apapa" at Liverpool on 24th June; and how many of these men drew National Assistance or unemployment benefit thereafter.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

I understand that these men have now left for Nigeria. They did not apply for unemployment benefit or National Assistance.