Written question asked by Lord Willetts (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 November 2000. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 6 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what the implications for recently-widowed men are of last year's out-of-court settlement with Mr Christopher Crossland on widowers' benefits; and what new help will be offered to men who are widowed before the new benefit rules come into force next year.

Answer: Mr. Willetts: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what the implications for recently widowed men are of last year's out-of-court settlement with Mr. Christopher Crossland on widowers' benefits; and what new help will be offered to men who are widowed before the new benefit rules come into force next year. [135721] Angela Eagle: The friendly settlement reached with Christopher Crossland has no implications for Widows' Benefits. Fathers who are widowed before Bereavement Benefits are introduced will be able to claim Widowed Parent's Allowance from 9 April 2001 as long as they satisfy the qualifying conditions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 356 c97W; 135721
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Bereavement benefits Fathers Social security benefits Widowed people Widowed parent's allowance Widows payment Widowed mothers allowance
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