HC Deb 28 April 1988 vol 132 c265W
11. Ms. Short

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received concerning the effects of the social security changes in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

28. Mr. Allen Adams

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received concerning the effects of the social security changes in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

32. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what representations he has received concerning the effects of the social security changes in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Needham

Representations concerning the effects have been made by some district councils, some voluntary bodies and some Members of this House. The effects will generally be the same as in Great Britain and the additional transitional protection and other helpful measures announced yesterday by my right hon. Friend will apply in Northern Ireland as in the rest of the United Kingdom.