§ 13. Mr. Arnold Shawasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what supplementary grant is available for people facing hardship as a result of funeral expenses; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. OrmeThe Supplementary Benefits Commission uses its discretionary powers to make payments to meet essential funeral expenses.
§ 22. Mr. Peter Bottomleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many hardship grants have been made by the Supplementary Benefits Commission in respect of funeral expenses.
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§ Mr. OrmeI regret that this information is not available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.