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 whether the Northern Ireland Executive will be required to implement changes to social security and housing benefit contained in the Welfare Reform Bill, if it is enacted.
- Answer
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Responsibility for the social security system in Northern Ireland is devolved. There is, however, a longstanding policy of parity with Great Britain. The Northern Ireland Executive will bring forward their own legislation in due course.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 16027; 735 c430WA
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Housing benefit Northern Ireland Social security benefits
- Legislation
- Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
- Link
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