HC Deb 03 March 2004 vol 418 cc1016-7W
Mr. Laws

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the cost of the New Deal for Employment was in each year from 2001–02 to 2005–06 (planned); and if he will make a statement. [156702]

Mr. Browne

The information is in the table.

The Department does not collect information on the cost of funeral services, however the amount of a funeral payment is kept under review and we continue to consult with representatives from funeral directors' associations, church groups and other interested organisations.

The available information regarding increases in elements of the regulated Social Fund is in the table.

Regulated Social Fund prescribed elements in cash and real terms

since 1997

£
Cash terms Real terms 2003–04 prices
Sure Start Maternity Grant
1997–98 100 116
1998–99 100 113
1999–2000 100 110
2000–01 200 218
2000–01 300 327
2001–02 300 318
2002–03 500 514
2003–04 500 500
Funeral Payment
1997–98 600 696
1998–99 600 676
1999–2000 600 662
2000–01 600 653
2001–02 600 637
2002–03 600 616
2003–04 700 700
Cold Weather Payment
1997–98 8.50 9.86
1998–99 8.50 9.58
1999–2000 8.50 9.38
2000–01 8.50 9.26
2001–02 8.50 9.02
2002–03 8.50 8.73
2003–04 8.50 8.50
Regulated Social Fund prescribed elements in cash and real terms since 1997 £
Cash terms Real terms 2003–04 prices
Winter fuel payment (IS/JSA(IB) with pensioner premium)
1997–98 50 58
1998–99 50 56
1999–2000 100 110
2000–01 200 218
2001–02 200 212
2002–03 200 205
2003–04 200 200
Winter fuel payment (other eligible)
1997–98 20 23
1998–99 20 23
1999–2000 100 110
2000–01 200 218
2001–02 200 212
2002–03 200 205
2003–04 200 200
80 plus annual payment
2003–04 100 100
Note:
Real terms prices have been calculated using the GDP deflator issued by HMT on 23 Dec 2003
Source:
DWP Figures
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