HC Deb 16 July 1973 vol 860 c54W
Mr. John Page

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much in social security benefit was paid out each week to how many recipients resulting from the recent dispute at the Perkins factory at Peterborough; and what the administrative cost was of paying out this benefit.

Mr. Dean

Following is the information:

PAYMENT OF SUPPLEMENTARY BENEFIT ARISING FROM TRADE DISPUTE AT PERKINS DIESEL, PETERBOROUGH
Week ending Numbers receiving benefit Amount paid £
26th June 1973 150 876
3rd July 1973 1, 804 15, 023
10th July 1973 722 5, 759

The administrative cost is not available.