HC Deb 05 February 1979 vol 962 c65W
Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what average cost of burial the death grant is currently related; and whether he will take steps to close the gap between the grant and the minimum reasonable cost.

Mr. Orme

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock (Mr. Roberts) on 7 November 1978.—[Vol. 957, c.96.]