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Northern Ireland (Welfare Reform) Act 2015
Summary
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.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing changes to the welfare system in Northern Ireland to make it more like the rest of the UK. Supporters believe it helps control spending on benefits and encourages people to find work.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act could hurt vulnerable people, including disabled individuals and families on low incomes who rely on welfare payments. They're concerned it could lead to reduced support when people need it most.
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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
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