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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@B43S4G83wks3W
Neither fewer nor more, but different allocations, brackets, and regulations. Prevent abuse of the system.
@9GPTJ2D1yr1Y
More, but through a re-design of how social services and funds are delivered, i.e., provide increased free high quality social services but less money.
@9SLJBJV8mos8MO
More…but increase for seniors and disabled, as well as supplements a working income (which I believe would encourage feeloaders to get a job…this decreasing the costs of what they would normally get sitting at home).
@8VRPTPT4yrs4Y
More but they should have to do community work.
@8VHVHF54yrs4Y
whole system needs revamp see many people who need help not getting it and people who shouldn't are
@8T927WD4yrs4Y
keep it the same as it is.
@8RJTV9G4yrs4Y
Keep welfare restrictions same but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled.
@8CCZXDP5yrs5Y
The Welfare system needs a complete reform. The current benefits do not provide enough support, nor the right kind of support. Yes, people need money to live, and a basic income would help with that, but there needs to be more support systems in place to assist those who most in need. Increase social services overall, pay for it by abolishing tax loopholes. An economy can only thrive if the people who contribute to it are alive, and well, and able to contribute. And those who unfortunately can't work because of their circumstance need more compassion from their peers, and their government officials.
@8W4BGQ5New Democratic4yrs4Y
Delete all these programs and bring in a UBI or GBI
@8V99VJ44yrs4Y
Welfare recipients, if able, should perform community services and have training for jobs.
@8TXVXML4yrs4Y
It's a provincial issue. On principle, maybe there should be a limitation on the amount of years, perhaps an end to future generations and immigrants using it. Also separating Disability to the Medical System, not conflating it with welfare.
@8TX2HNT4yrs4Y
Get rid of the welfare system once a Universal Basic Income program has been established
@9B55SJD2yrs2Y
it should be easier for those who really need it
depends on the situation the individual is in
@8XMLGT43yrs3Y
Restrict the number of consecutive years a person can collect welfare unless they are physically or mentally unable to work.
@8JDRVDP4yrs4Y
Restrictions are very good. For immigrants they should be coming to a job, if welfare is on the table it should be short limited time span as to not live here for free.
@9ZK3JNS5mos5MO
Fewer, current benefits dont provide enough support and we must ensure it goes to those that need it most.
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