HC Deb 13 April 1965 vol 710 c190W
Captain Kerby

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what was the total sum paid out in National Assistance to strikers, both official and unofficial, during 1964.

Miss Herbison

£602 was paid to 131 strikers without dependants. In addition £49,414 was paid to meet the needs of dependants in 4,484 families of men on strike.