§ 17. Mr. Stallardasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received on the level of the death grant since May 1979.
§ Mr. RossiWe have received about 1,300 individual representations on this subject in addition to the petition presented earlier this year by the Dignity in Death Alliance.
§ 27. Mr. Bowdenasked the Secretay of State for Social Services to what level the death grant would have to be increased to restore it to the original 1949 value.
§ Mr. RossiBased on the movement of the general index of retail prices up to November 1981, about £190.
§ 40. Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is now in a position to make a statement on the death grant.
§ Mr. RossiI regret to say that it did not prove possible to finalise our proposals in time for me to be able to make a statement before Christmas as I have promised. I now expect to be able to make the promised announcement shortly after the Christmas adjournment.
§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the level of the death grant.
§ Mr. RossiI refer the hon. Member to my answer to the hon. Member for South Ayrshire (Mr. Foulkes) earlier today.