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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Bereavement Benefits Update

11 October 2022 · Department for Work and Pensions

Proposed by Claire Coutinho Con East Surrey

Benefits & Welfare

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At a glance

Key points

  • The draft Bereavement Benefits (2022) Remedial Order has been laid to address identified issues with existing bereavement benefits.
  • Copies of the draft order and the Government Response to representations made on the 2021 proposals have been provided to relevant offices.
  • The Government Response includes answers to the Joint Committee on Human Rights regarding the proposals.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the laying of a draft Bereavement Benefits Remedial Order to correct issues identified with existing bereavement benefits.

Action requested

We have laid the draft Bereavement Benefits (2022) Remedial Order and provided copies to relevant offices. We have also laid the Government Response to representations made on Proposals for a draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2021, including responses to the Joint Committee on Human Rights.

Key facts

  • The draft Bereavement Benefits (2022) Remedial Order has been laid.
  • Copies of the draft Remedial Order and Explanatory Memorandum are available in the Journal Office and Vote Office (Commons), and the Printed Paper Office (Lords).
  • The Government Response to representations made on Proposals for a draft Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2021 has been laid, including responses to the eighth report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights.
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