§ Mr. RowlandsTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what his estimated savings will be(a) in restricting social fund funeral expenses towards the cost of embalming the body for a journey in excess of 25 miles, (h) by limiting social fund funeral expenses towards the cost of floral tributes to £25 and (c) by the alteration of the definition of close relative and partner in relation to the social fund payments of funeral expenses. [32707]
§ Mr. Roger EvansWe estimate the savings will be in the order of:(a) £2 million; (b) £2 million; (c) £1.3 million.