§ Mr. Atkinsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if the answer he gave to the hon. Member for Harrow, West (Mr. John Page)—[OFFICIAL REPORT, 16th July 1973, Vol. 860, c. 54]—concerning social security benefit during the Perkins diesel dispute included the amount he expects to be repaid by the recipients; and if so, how much he expects will be repaid and what percentage this represents.
§ Mr. DeanNo. The information related to payments of supplementary benefit made during the dispute which are not recoverable. If any payments have to be made following return to work, they will be fully recoverable in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Social Security Act 1971.