Written question asked by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Monday, 27 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 March 2006. It was answered by James Plaskitt (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 April 2006 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

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Bereavement Allowance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) how many men received bereavement allowance in the last period for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement;

Answer

As at August 2005, there were 17,400 men and 37,400 women in receipt of bereavement allowance in Great Britain.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

62355; 445 c129W;445 c129W

Session

2005-06

Subjects

Bereavement allowance