§ 22. Mr. GunnellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what representations he has had from funeral directors about his proposals to cap payment of funeral expenses under the social fund. [13010]
§ Mr. Roger EvansMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has received approximately 55 letters from individual funeral directors and two requests for meetings from funeral directors' national associations.
§ 24. Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he expects to receive the views of the Social Security Advisory Committee on his proposal to cap payments towards funeral expenses under the social fund. [13012]
§ Mr. Roger EvansThe Social Security Advisory Committee's report was received on 15 March in the Department. I am now in the process of considering the recommendations.