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Written question asked by Max Madden (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 1988. It was answered by Michael Portillo (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 February 1988 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Security.


Untitled Written question

Question
What steps are being taken to encourage people taking out simple & inexpensive insurance to cover the cost of their own funeral & to plan for their own funeral arrangements; what consultation is taking place with the insurance industry to devise suitable insurance schemes; & to make arrangements for premiums to such schemes, either in lump sum or regular payments, to be claimed from DHSS. - (Holding answer 22 Feb 1988).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128 c305W;128 c303W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Costs Insurance Funerals