UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1717
Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Act 2015
[As Introduced]
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This Act reformed Northern Ireland's welfare system by changing rules about benefits like unemployment payments, disability allowances, and housing support. It brought Northern Ireland's benefits system more in line with England, Scotland, and Wales, though it was controversial because many people felt it made it harder to get help.
Presented by Mrs Theresa Villiers
supported by Lord Dunlop.
supported by Lord Dunlop.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading19 Nov 2015
- 2nd reading23 Nov 2015
- Committee stage23 Nov 2015
- Report stage23 Nov 2015
- 3rd reading23 Nov 2015
Lords
- 1st reading23 Nov 2015
- 2nd reading24 Nov 2015
- Committee stage24 Nov 2015
- Report stage24 Nov 2015
- 3rd reading24 Nov 2015
Royal Assent25 Nov 2015