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.
47% Fewer |
49% More |
41% Fewer |
37% More |
5% Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
6% More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
2% Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
4% More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
1% More, and deny benefits to immigrants |
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1% More, current benefits should be capped |
See how support for each position on “Welfare” has changed over time for 1.3k Philippines voters.
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See how importance of “Welfare” has changed over time for 1.3k Philippines voters.
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Unique answers from Philippines users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8RRGJVD3yrs3Y
Make benefits available to only legal citizens.
@8RRGF8B3yrs3Y
Make welfare available only to legal citizens.
@8LLDWG73yrs3Y
No changes needed and deny benefits to non-citizens
@8HGQJHF4yrs4Y
there should be fewer restrictions of welfare benefits for the poor, disabled, most unfortunate people, etc.
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