HC Deb 31 January 1974 vol 868 c161W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services in the case of how many strikes during each month since January 1969 supplementary benefit has been claimed for strikers' families; what percentage this was of total strikes in each of these months; how much supplementary benefit was claimed each month; how many strikers' families were involved each month; and what was the average number of dependants per striker.

Mr. Dean

I will send the hon. Member the available information as soon as practicable.