Debate contribution: Executive Delivery: Controlled Sector Education Body

Debate contribution by Mr Tom Buchanan on 16 February 2026.

MLA: Mr Tom Buchanan
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 16 February 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Executive Delivery: Controlled Sector Education Body
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5391396

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That was not much of an answer, but whatever. The Communities Minister has raised the important issue of tackling fraud and error in the benefits system. We all know that those who defraud the system are stealing from those who genuinely need that support. Why, then, do you not support the Communities Minister on that important issue rather than preventing further action to address it?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2045/22-27.

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