MEANS TESTING OF BENEFITS

Early day motion 298, tabled 25 June 2013 by Gregory Campbell (DUP). Signed by 23 members.

That this House notes the recent statements and media coverage regarding the possible means testing of benefits; is concerned that many senior citizens who are not wealthy fear that, whatever initial level of income is regarded as a basement below which means testing is disregarded, that over time more and more middle income earners will be drawn into the net; and calls on the Government and main opposition parties to commit to protecting the incomes of senior citizens.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, DUP 6, Liberal Democrat 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Alliance 1, Independent 1.