Written question asked by Mary Glindon (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Bereavement Support Payment: Uprating
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of the Autumn Budget regarding funding to uprate the value of Bereavement Support Payment.
- Answer
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Bereavement Support Payment is reviewed on a discretionary basis as part of the annual benefits uprating process. Any decisions on uprating are considered alongside wider fiscal and welfare measures as part of the Autumn Budget process.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 28314
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Uprating Bereavement support payment
- Link
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- 2026-09-15 14:41:56 +0100
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