HC Deb 23 May 1995 vol 260 cc533-4W
Mr. McGrady

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to introduce into Northern Ireland proposals in relation to the capping of housing benefit similar to those made for England and Wales. [24749]

Sir John Wheeler

The implications for Northern Ireland of the proposals for amending the housing benefit scheme in Great Britain are currently being considered. Account will be taken of the different arrangements in Northern Ireland for administering the housing benefit scheme.