§ 14. Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress is being made regarding the review of the amount of the death grant; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. O'MalleyI can assure my hon. Friend that we are well aware of the difficult issues that arise on the amount and the coverage of the death grant. But in the present circumstances I am afraid that we cannot commit resources to increasing the grant.