Written question asked by Lord Bilston (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 November 1988. It was answered by Peter Lloyd (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 1988 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

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Written question

Question

How many death grants were given in the year 1986-87 & at what cost; how many funeral payments were paid during the year 1987-88 & at what cost; how many funeral payments have been made, so far, in the current financial year & at what cost; how much of the amount paid out in the current financial year is due to be repaid to the social fund; & how much has been repaid. - Includes table.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

142 c90W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Costs Expenditure Funerals Social Fund Bereavement payment

Contains statistics

Yes