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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

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