§ Mr. DismoreTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what plans he has to change the level of damages payable for bereavement in fatal accident claims; and if he will make a statement. [136827]
§ Mr. LammyThe level of bereavement damages was increased from £7,500 to £10,000 with effect from 1 April 2002. The Government are currently considering how best to provide for further changes in future.