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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.


Bereavement Allowance

Question
(2) how many (a) widows and (b) widowers are receiving bereavement allowance; 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.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62364; 445 c129W;445 c129W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Bereavement allowance