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Bereavement Benefits Update

11 October 2022

Proposing MP
Claire Coutinho Con
East Surrey
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
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At a Glance

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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