§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total amount paid out in death grants in each financial year from April 1974 to the latest available date.
§ Mr. PrenticeFollowing is the information:
Financial years £ thousands 1974–75 13,900 1975–76 15,073 1976–77 14,989 1977–78 15,182
§ Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated amount of death grant his Department expects to pay out in the current financial year.
§ Mr. Prentice£16 million.