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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 March 2009.


Northern Ireland Office: Benefits

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord McKenzie of Luton on 11 February (WA 199) concerning benefits not devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive, whether all benefits paid to residents of Northern Ireland are the responsibility of the executive.
Answer

All social security benefits and pensions paid by the Department for Work and Pensions in Great Britain are the responsibility of the Executive in Northern Ireland.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1663; 708 c236WA
Session
2008-09
Related items
Northern Ireland Office: Benefits
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Devolution Northern Ireland Social security benefits
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk