HC Deb 06 March 2003 vol 400 c1182W
Mr. Gareth Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to reform Industrial and Provident Society legislation in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. [87885]

Mr. Pearson

As I advised in my replies to questions Nos. 86628 and 86630, I announced on 29 November details of a major review of Industrial and Provident Society law in Northern Ireland. It is timely to carry out such a review to ensure that legislation meets the needs of members and a modern Northern Ireland economy, and work has already commenced.