§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much of the £59,000 paid to those involved in industrial disputes after return to work between the coming into force of Section 2 of the Social Security Act, 1971, and 4th July, has so far been reimbursed to the Supplementary Benefits Commission.
§ Sir K. JosephThe information is not available precisely in the form requested. At 31st July, 1972, £62,092 had been recovered from payments of supplementary benefit made since April, 1972, following return to work after trade disputes.