§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present cost of medical certification required to comply with the regulations governing cremation; and how this compares with the value of the death grant.
§ Mrs. ChalkerNo charge is laid down for the issue of cremation certificates, though the British Medical Association recommends a fee of £13.75, together with allowance for mileage incurred, for each of the two certificates required by the relevant regulations; the standard rate of the death grant is £30.