§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the total amount paid out by the Supplementary Benefits Commission to those involved in industrial disputes, and their dependants, together with the cost of special facilities established to handle such payments, from the beginning of the freeze to the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. DeanApproximately £3,000 and £184,000 respectively by 20th March. The administrative cost of special facilities is not available, but hardly any have been necessary since the beginning of the standstill.