asked the Secretary of State for Social Services under what powers the family benefits of a constituent of the hon. Member for Penistone were reduced by £5 per week to take account of strike pay; what account was taken of the fact that his trade union has no strike fund and no funds exist for strike pay; and if he will investigate the circumstances of the case and ensure that retrospective benefit payments are made.

I regret that it is not possible to ensure giving a correct answer or to investigate the circumstances of the case without having the name of the person concerned. If the hon. Member will let me have this information, I shall be pleased to investigate and write to him.