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UIN 6485

Bereavement Support Payment

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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28 October 2019

Last action

1 November 2019 · Answer

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1 November 2019

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that cohabiting couples with children can apply for bereavement support payments.

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  1. 28 October 2019

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that cohabiting couples with children can apply for bereavement support payments.

    Source: Commons

  2. 1 November 2019

    Answer

    Primary legislation provides that Bereavement Support Payment can only be paid to, and for the benefit of, a surviving spouse or civil partner. The Department is ensuring that Bereavement Support Payment is being paid in accordance with that law, as it is...

    Source: Written answer

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