§ Mrs. Lena Jegerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the value 425W of the death grant at today's prices compared with its original value; and what consideration he is giving to its increase.
§ Mr. DeanAt its introduction in July, 1949, the normal rate of death grant was £20. The current normal rate is £30, equivalent to £12.10 in terms of July, 1949, prices.
We have no immediate proposals to increase the rate of this grant.