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Tuesday, February 9, 2010uksocietypoliticswelfare

A snitch in time

Under proposals being examined by Labour's manifesto team, people who inform on benefit cheats could be given a share of the resulting savings. Proponents of the idea believe it would appeal to traditional Labour voters who resent it when others don't play by the rules. Opponents are concerned that whole plan is impractical and dangerously divisive. As every £1bn of fraud and error is estimated to cost each taxpayer £35, are the risks worth taking for the potential money saved? Are you worried that innocent citizens might be made the victims of deranged neighbours looking for revenge? And if the scheme becomes a reality, would you be tempted to snitch for a cash reward?

Source: The Guardian ↗

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