Debate contribution: Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme

Debate contribution by Mr John Stewart on 12 May 2025.

MLA: Mr John Stewart
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 12 May 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4937628

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I thank the deputy First Minister for that answer. You highlighted a number there, Minister. In response to a recent question, we heard that, between 1 February 2024 and 1 February this year, the scheme received 178 applications from people from England, Scotland and Wales, with 3,900 applications from those in Northern Ireland. Do those figures bear out the fact that more could be done to highlight the scheme in GB to try to make sure that everyone who was affected is aware of it and knows that they are eligible to apply?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1283/22-27.

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