Debate contribution: Social Security Reform and Economic Inactivity

Debate contribution by Mr Patsy McGlone on 1 April 2025.

MLA: Mr Patsy McGlone
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 1 April 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Private Members' Business
Heading: Social Security Reform and Economic Inactivity
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4876733

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I thank the Member for giving way. It would be wise of us to consider not only benefits such as PIP but the passported benefits that disabled people can get as a consequence of their eligibility for the likes of PIP and disability living allowance (DLA) that are under threat. I list in particular carer's allowance, the blue badge scheme, housing benefit, elements of income support, enhanced disability premiums, the half-fare SmartPass, health costs, the affordable warmth scheme and the other — I will not call them benefits — entitlements that people have on the back of their eligibility for benefits. That is what is causing real concern to many people in our community and elevating levels of anxiety.

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