Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 19553

Funeral Payments: Cohabitation

Tabled: 11 December 2024
Answered: 18 December 2024
Named Day

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the eligibility for the Funeral Expenses Payment of unmarried partners.

Answer

Emma Reynolds
The Funeral Expenses Payments (FEP) scheme provides an important contribution towards the cost of a simple, respectful funeral arranged by someone who is in receipt of certain income related benefits or tax credits and has taken responsibility for the fun...

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