Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Rosindell and Andrew Western

Monday 29th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Western]

The hon. Member raises an important point. BSP is reviewed annually as part of the wider uprating process, so it would not be appropriate for me to make that commitment today. BSP is limited to 18 months because it is designed to support the acute period following bereavement. Longer-term financial support is delivered through the wider welfare system to those who are eligible, including universal credit and child benefit, and through other forms of local support where appropriate.

[Andrew Rosindell (Romford) (Reform)]

14. What recent steps he has taken to support British pensioners.