Written question asked by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2003. It was answered by Phil Hope (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 2003 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what in-service death benefits are payable to members of the Fire Services. - Includes list.

Answer: Mr. Djanogly: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what in-service death benefits are payable to members of the Fire Service. [136196] Phil Hope: For Great Britain the full range of death benefits that are potentially available under the Fire- fighters' Pension Scheme are: Spouse's Ordinary Pension Spouse's Special Pension Spouse's Augmented Award Spouse's Accrued Pension Child's Ordinary Pension Child's Special Allowance Child's Special Gratuity Child's Accrued Allowance Lump Sum Death Grant Adult Dependent Relative's Special Pension Dependent Relative's Gratuity Eligibility will depend on individual circumstances at the time of death. In addition, under the Conditions of Service agreed by the National Joint Council for Local Authorities' Fire Brigades, death grant is payable to the dependants or estate of any fire-fighter killed as a result of an accident on duty.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 136196; 412 c601W;412 c607W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Death Allowances Bereavement benefits Eligibility Fire and rescue services Pensions
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk