Written question asked by Tony Worthington (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 January 1996. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 January 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.
Dept of Social Security
- Question
- What recent representations from funeral directors have been made to him in respect of bad debts since changes in social security rules affecting funerals were implemented.
- Answer
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Mr. Worthington: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what recent representations funeral directors have been made to him in respect of bad debts since changes in social security rules affecting funerals were implemented. [6060] Mr. Andrew Mitchell: Although funeral directors have expressed the view that the changes to social fund funeral payments will result in debts, no specific examples have been received.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 6060; 269 c160W
- Session
- 1995-96
- Subjects
- Benefits rules Debts Funerals Social security benefits
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