§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what changes he plans to make to the rules governing funeral payments from the social fund.
§ Mr. ScottAmendments to the Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Payment (General) Expenses Regulations 1987 have been laid before Parliament today. They aim to ensure that help will be focused more accurately on those who have good reason to take responsibility for funeral costs. People in genuine need of help will not be affected.