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Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what research his Department has undertaken into the cost involved in removing the bar on disabled people over the age of 65 years claiming disability living allowance.
Answer

Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what research his Department has undertaken into the cost involved in removing the bar on disabled people over the age of 65 years claiming disability living allowance. [198291] Mr. Spellar: The social security system in Northern Ireland operates in parity with Great Britain.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
198291; 426 c1753W;426 c1757W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Disability Disability living allowance Age Costs Eligibility Northern Ireland Social security benefits Research
Link
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