Written question asked by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 July 2000. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 20 July 2000 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what assistance the Government provides to people who have recently suffered a bereavement or who are considering funeral arrangements.

Answer: Mr. Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assistance the Government provide to people who have recently suffered a bereavement or who are considering funeral arrangements. [132231] Dr. Howells: In conjunction with his ongoing inquires into consumer issues related to at-need funerals, the Director General of the Office of Fair Trading has published online advice to help anyone who is in the daunting position of planning a funeral. The website is at www.oft.gov.uk

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