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question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 2 December 2014 to Question 216270, whether the average payment made by the Social Fund Funeral Payment scheme is intended to cover the whole cost of a simple, respectful, low-cost funeral; by what methodology he has assessed the total cost of such a funeral; and if he will make a statement.

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13/01/2015

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Department for Work and Pensions

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Work and Pensions

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Work and Pensions

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Funeral Payments

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	pref label	House of Commons

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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 2 December 2014 to Question 216270, whether the average payment made by the Social Fund Funeral Payment scheme is intended to cover the whole cost of a simple, respectful, low-cost funeral; by what methodology he has assessed the total cost of such a funeral; and if he will make a statement.

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Brighton, Pavilion

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Caroline Lucas

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220516

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is ministerial correction

date of answer

20/01/2015

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<p /> <p>The Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment has from its creation, as the claim form and guidance makes clear, provided help towards the cost of funerals for eligible claimants. This includes those necessary costs of burial or cremation, which will be met in full and a significant contribution of up to £700 towards other costs.</p>

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Thornbury and Yate

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Steve Webb

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20/01/2015 12:14:04

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	label	Biography information for Steve Webb

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	label	Biography information for Caroline Lucas