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.
29% Fewer |
60% More |
22% Fewer |
46% More |
5% 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 |
2% 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 |
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0% More, current benefits should be capped |
See how support for each position on “Welfare” has changed over time for 29.3k Canada voters.
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See how importance of “Welfare” has changed over time for 29.3k Canada voters.
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Reform the system to supplement a working income so people's total income (paid work plus welfare) is above the poverty level in whichever city/town they live
@9JWMJCZ 4mos4MO
There shouldn't be any restrictions on those living on welfare by the lawful creed of the knight code.
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Fewer, but ensure the payments are generous enough to help, but low enough to not discourage entry into the workforce.
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Make changes to the system so it is more situational, and will provide adequate help to get them off of welfare in the future.
@9HDNW7D6mos6MO
Leave it at current rates but provide daycare and job training for recipients. It is a temporary solution not a permanent one.
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