@ISIDEWITHQuestionseconomyStarted 10yrs agoActive 1mo ago

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

In 2011 the level of public spending on the welfare state by the British Government accounted for £113.1 billion, or 16% of government. By 2020 welfare spending will rise to 1/3rd of all spending making it the largest expense followed by housing benefit, council tax benefit, benefits to the unemployed, and benefits to people with low incomes.

35%
Fewer
57%
More
25%
Fewer
43%
More
7%
Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most
7%
More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
3%
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support
5%
More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled
2%
More, and deny benefits to immigrants
1%
More, current benefits should be capped

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 @9PJWSBTanswered…1mo1MO

More, reform the system so it supplements a working wage rather than replaces a working income and deny benefits to immigrants

 @9KD5WJVanswered…5mos5MO

we should have social programs but it should only be for 18 months and the rules and regulations should be stricter to ensure able body people who can work are not just gaming the system

 @9K8TZN2answered…5mos5MO

Both, a Return to work, Maintain to return to work and Return to Study programs should pay more over shorter time frames with more practical and swift implementation, while permanent long term welfare should at least provide a living wage; which is further supplemented and checked by NDIS on the basis of need.

 @9HKY377answered…8mos8MO

More, but only to prevent benefits being granted to people who are able to provide themselves with a comfortable living

 @Blueflare45answered…2yrs2Y

No change in regards to restrictions, but increase benefits to the retired elderly, people with a disability, and others who are unable to work.

 @9338CF4answered…2yrs2Y

More, by payment to a cash card for the user with restrictions on the purchase of alcohol, tobacco, drugs.

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