He said: "Most of the people in these civil service offices in Aberystwyth and elsewhere in the UK provide an essential service and I believe that they are striking for other people as much as themselves."

Heulwen Davies: "I don't really see the point in striking."

"I'm on pension credit, but if there's a problem I've been told the office in Aberystwyth will sort it out, although they don't have to.

"I don't know what's going to happen when the offices in Aberystwyth close."

"I'm not a political person, but I believe society is being dismantled.

"Our culture and the moral structure too along with our traditions, inter-personal relationships and our families.

"So, I expect that more strikes will follow because people are becoming disillusioned."

Liam Phillips: "If they want to make a point then they should strike."

"I don't really see the point in striking.

"I'm from the farming community and we can't strike, we have to just get on with it.

"The civil servants are annoyed with people higher up the chain than us.

"They (the civil servants) are not satisfied with those at a higher level and they are trying to bring this to the public's attention so I expect more strike action will follow."