Question
I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for her response and her work on this matter. The most vulnerable families paid FPP funeral cover for 25 years because it was all they could afford, and data shows that since its withdrawal, only 3% of policyholders have been able to secure alternative cover and at least 61 people have died without funeral protection. Despite numerous industry forum meetings to explore redress, no solutions have been agreed, even for the oldest and most vulnerable. Will my right hon. and learned Friend meet me, MPs with affected constituents and the independent coalition of credit unions as a matter of urgency, so that we can try to identify any possible next steps?
Answer
I will. As I said, I want to see this matter resolved in a satisfactory way, not least due to the ongoing harm that my hon. Friend describes.33% vibes
Verdict: GREEN (80/100)
The question asked whether the Minister will hold a meeting about funeral plan cover. The reply gives a clear, unambiguous commitment: the Minister will hold one. It does not set a date or name the credit union coalition, but the core question is answered directly and the asker would likely have what they need to move on.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will the Minister meet the MP, MPs with affected constituents and the independent coalition of credit unions urgently, to identify possible next steps on the FPP funeral cover issue? | Addressed | Direct | The item asks whether the Minister will hold a meeting on FPP funeral cover, and the reply's "I will" is a clear, unambiguous commitment to that meeting. The reply does not explicitly confirm the urgency or name the credit union coalition, but the core yes/no question is answered. Statements 2 and 3 are general sentiment and add no specific answer to the item. |