Assembly to rush through Welfare Bill

A wide-ranging Welfare Reform Bill is to be rushed through the Northern Assembly today.

Thu, 24 May, 2007 - 17:35

A wide-ranging Welfare Reform Bill is to be rushed through the Northern Assembly today.

The Welfare Reform Bill will mirror legislation already passed at Westminster and ensure that the benefits system in the North remains in synch with Britain.

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