Proceeding contribution from Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 January 2006. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Welfare Reform Green Paper.

Welfare Reform Green Paper

I respect the hon. Lady’s argument and the point that she has made. The changes that we have made have been designed to speed up access to some of those latest medical interventions and drugs, and we have made significant progress in doing that. In relation to Northern Ireland specifically, she will be aware that these particular reforms are a matter for Northern Ireland, and I understand that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland will be publishing these proposals for consultation in Northern Ireland shortly.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 441 c1316
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disability Disability living allowance Benefits rules Housing benefit Employment Eligibility Health and safety Incapacity benefit Mental illness Pilot schemes Older workers Lone parents Social security benefits Visual impairment Working conditions Reform
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Green Paper

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