HC Deb 13 December 1949 vol 470 cc235-6W
10. Mr. S. Shephard

asked the Minister of National Insurance what action is taken by his Department to satisfy claims for death grant in those cases where a birth certificate cannot be produced and no trace of registration can be found.

Mr. J. Griffiths

Any alternative evidence which is available including, for instance, baptismal certificates, and entries in family bibles, is collected and submitted to the statutory authorities who decide what date of birth shall be accepted for the purposes of the claim.