Administration of Estates: Correspondence
Commons · Question 114815 · Tabled 23 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to ensure that his Department provides timely letters of clearance to bereaved families and the executors of the estates of the deceased.
Answer
Answered by Andrew Western, 16 Mar 2026
When someone dies, we understand this is a very difficult and distressing time for their family and those close to them. We aim to make our processes as clear, straightforward and supportive as possible and to minimise any unnecessary worry or effort for ...