Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 22 June 1990. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Friday, 22 June 1990 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

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Written question

Question

What guidance he gives to local offices on the cost criteria to be applied to funerals conducted at crematoria as against church funerals and as to what weight to give to these relative costs when asked to provide assistance with meeting these costs; & what guidance his Department gives to local offices about the financing of church funerals when the deceased dies in a state of destitution. - Includes ref to adjudication officers guide (in Library).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

174 c732W;174 c730W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Codes of practice Benefits rules Costs Department of Social Security Church services Funerals Social Fund