HC Deb 26 July 1978 vol 954 c806W
Mr. John Page

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether, following an industrial dispute, when those who have been on strike receive the full back-pay which they would have been paid during the period of the dispute if they had continued to work, it is possible for the employer or for his Department to obtain the refund of any social security payments made to the strikers' families during the dispute.

Mr. Orme

In these circumstances the Supplementary Benefits Commission can only invite a refund.