HC Deb 15 February 1983 vol 37 cc120-1W
26. Mr. Roy Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what recent representations he has received, and from what organisations, calling for an increase in the death grant.

Mr. Rossi

Since the issue of the consultative document on death grant, 997 representations have been received, of which 679 called for some increase in the grant. Some 377 such representations came from organisations at national or local level. The organisations fall into the following main groups:

  • Trades and labour organisations
  • Pensioner organisations
  • Ex-service men's organisations
  • Member organisations of the Dignity in Death Alliance
  • Community health councils
  • Local authorities
  • Councils of social services
  • Other