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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Freud (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 March 2012.


Welfare Reform Bill [HL]

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the financial implications of a refusal by the Northern Ireland Assembly to accept parity with the changes to social security and housing benefit proposed in the Welfare Reform Bill.
Answer

At their request, an official from my department gave evidence to the Northern Ireland Committee for Social Development in March 2011 and set out the Government's position on the impact of any breach of parity. In addition, there are regular meetings at ministerial and official level to discuss implementation plans.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16026; 735 c430WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Housing benefit Northern Ireland Social security benefits
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
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