§ Dr. Vaughanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what would be the cost of providing the death grant at the standard rate to men born before 4th July 1893 and women born before 4th July 1898; and whether this figure takes into account the existing cost of the reduced death grant and any savings on supplementary benefit that may arise.
§ Mr. Meacher£3.7 million in 1976–77, after taking into account savings on existing benefit expenditure.