§ Dr. John A Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Employment on what basis his Department decides that an industrial dispute no longer constitutes a stoppage of work; what evidence it takes before reaching a decision; whether both sides in the dispute are given the opportunity to provide evidence; and why the reasons for the decision cannot be disclosed to the Member of Parliament in whose constituency the dispute takes place.
§ Sir K. JosephI have been asked to reply.
For the purposes of unemployment benefit and supplementary benefit this is decided by independent determining authorities on evidence from any source which they consider relevant. If the hon. Member has a particular case in mind I would be glad to look into it and write to him.