asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what proposals he has received from the National Assistance Board for an increase in the permitted rates of relief.

None.

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance what proportion of immigrants from Jamaica receive public assistance immediately on arrival in this country; and the annual expenditure involved.

I regret that this information is not available.

asked the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance the amount of National Assistance drawn by the dependants of the strikers, official and unofficial, taking part in the present dock strikes and the London omnibus strike.

So far as can be ascertained, up to last Friday night about £35,000 had been paid in National Assistance grants to families of persons involved in the various dock strikes. Some £400 has been paid in respect of the London bus strike.