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Written question asked by Mohammad Yasin (Labour) on Friday, 15 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Bereavement Support Payment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of the current 18-month entitlement period for Bereavement Support Payment.

Answer

While this Department has not undertaken a consultation on bereavement related employment support, the rate of Bereavement Support Payment is reviewed annually on a discretionary basis as part of the annual uprating process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1705
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Bereavement support payment
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk