P-wave neutron strength functions for 20 nuclei have been extracted from the average radiative capture cross sections u(n, y) at 24 keV, using the latest available values of (T,o), (DO), SO, (r,l) and (01) in contrast to the earlier analysis where certain assumptions were made about the P-wave resonance parameters. Our values for the P-wave strength functions are compared on the one hand with previous experimental 'local' values and on the other hand with the theoretical predictions of the optical model of Buck and Perey.I NUCLEAR REACTIONS Sand P-wave resonance parameters, u(n,y), E , = 24 keV, Bilpuch expression; deduced P-wave neutron strength functions.