§ Mr. Boyesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has had any recent discussions with interested organisations about the level of the death grant; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonI met a deputation from the Dignity in Death Alliance to discuss the death grant on 28 February.302W The subject was also raised by representatives of the Pensioners' National Convention at their meeting with the Prime Minister on 7 March and by a delegation from Pensioners' Voice whom I met on 20 March. The grant is among the matters being considered in the current social security review.