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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.

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 @8DZDCXHConservativefrom Ontario  answered…5yrs5Y

yes but give it a bit more to immigrants.

 @8TWDTHBConservativefrom Alberta  answered…4yrs4Y

More, and crisis programs need to be curtailed more rapidly.

 @8WTF2JTConservativefrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

Regardless, remove welfare benefits.

 @fjamalConservativefrom Ontario  answered…3yrs3Y

More, and deny benefits to immigrants while increasing benefits for the elderly and disabled

 @8CN7P7L from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

More, do drug test and give it to immigrants that pay taxes

 @8HK5TN2 from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

it should stay the same

 @8HX2KD5 from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

The government should only subsidize individuals who are unable to work.

 @8KRN6JB from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

I don't think restrictions should be made. However, there should be a time cap put on the program. The program should be used to get back on your feet, not to live off of for the rest of your life.

 @93DHP4B from Kansas  answered…3yrs3Y

More, and eliminate illegally resident aliens from benefits.

 @8CS4GM7answered…5yrs5Y

Emphasize health coverage benefits. There should not be tens of millions of uninsured American citizens under any circumstances.

 @IINXMP from Pennsylvania  answered…4yrs4Y

More, and abolish some welfare programs.

 @dandymananswered…4yrs4Y

Fewer, and progressively provide aid according to need to ensure a smooth transition off of welfare

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