British MPs to examine controversial 'recognition payments' report

Controversial plans to deal with the legacy of the Troubles are to be examined by a group of Westminster MPs, it was announced today.

British MPs to examine controversial 'recognition payments' report

Controversial plans to deal with the legacy of the Troubles are to be examined by a group of Westminster MPs, it was announced today.

The Eames/Bradley report - which contained the emotive proposal to give £12,000 (€13,549) in 'recognition payments' to all those bereaved during the conflict, including the relatives of dead paramilitaries - is to be scrutinised by the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.

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