Wednesday 21st March 2012 SDLP Finance Spokesperson Dominic Bradley and Foyle MP Mark Durkan have said that Chancellor George Osborne's budget is a slap in the face to the worst off in society.
Wednesday 21st March 2012 Following today’s budget statement SDLP South Down MP Margaret Ritchie has criticised the Chancellor for refusing to take action to lower fuel prices.
Wednesday 21st March 2012 SDLP Employment and Learning Spokesperson Pat Ramsey has expressed concern to the DEL Minister that the Department's new Youth Unemployment scheme has not yet set any targets for young people in employment or training places.
Wednesday 21st March 2012 SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan has said that the Health Minister must face up to the reality of pressures affecting staff in Accident and Emergency units and take immediate and effective action to remedy the situation for hard-pressed workers and sick people.