Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2004. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Thursday, 26 February 2004 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what representations he has received concerning delays in confirming probate on settlements relating to the estates of deceased mineworkers; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Todd: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what representations he has received concerning delays in confirming probate on settlements relating to the estates of deceased mineworkers; and if he will make a statement. [155594] Mr. Lammy: None although I am informed that the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has received representations on this issue. Officials at the DTI are working with solicitors on an indemnity form to ensure grants of probate will not be required on low-value offers. However, all the parties involved are aware of their legal obligations to guarantee that compensation is granted to the right individual.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 418 c515W;418 c535W; 155594
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Compensation Coal Administration of estates Industrial diseases Mining Probate
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk