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Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 July 1996. It was answered by Roger Evans (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 July 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
If he will make it his policy to ensure that a higher proportion of all funeral expenses of those receiving social security benefit are met by the State. - We have no plans to do so. However, all aspects of the benefits system are kept under review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
34404; 280 c502W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Benefits rules Funerals Social security benefits Funeral payments