§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give an estimate of the amount of national assistance which will be paid out per week to the Post Office strikers and their families.
§ Mr. DeanThe average supplementary benefit weekly payment to strikers' families during all disputes is £6; in any particular dispute it depends on the availability of other resources to the striker and his family and, in particular, strike pay and P.A.Y.E. refunds.