§ 17. Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made in the review of the death grant.
§ 28. Mr. Ioan Evansasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further consideration has been given to restoring the value of the death grant.
§ 32. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is yet in a position to make a further statement on increasing the death grant.
§ Mrs. ChalkerWe are actively pursuing this question, but the problem of the death grant is not an easy one, particularly in the present economic situation. However, we are aware of the great interest in the subject and I can assure the hon. Member that we shall make an announcement as soon as we are in a position to do so.