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.
50% Fewer |
47% More |
44% Fewer |
33% 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 |
1% Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
4% More, and deny benefits to immigrants |
4% More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
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1% More, current benefits should be capped |
See how support for each position on “Welfare” has changed over time for 882 India voters.
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See how importance of “Welfare” has changed over time for 882 India voters.
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Unique answers from India users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@98WCP431yr1Y
Regardless, the government should end all welfare.
@98PR2TS1yr1Y
Keep it as is for now, but when possible, more.
@8XCLM452yrs2Y
More, and welfare should be made into a backbone for everyone to have a decent chance at social mobility through free education and healthcare, rather than acting a replacement for income.
@8T9HZGR3yrs3Y
Everyone should get benefits of welfare programs
@8RQ3HBP3yrs3Y
Remove welfare system and give cash instead
@8Q9P2G83yrs3Y
there should be no welfare programes
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