tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post1360256225645601211..comments2024-03-20T16:27:56.522+00:00Comments on Norfolk Blogger: Tories "work for benefits" plan does have some meritsNich Starlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04237390959601973501noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-71711902975393110482008-01-11T10:45:00.000+00:002008-01-11T10:45:00.000+00:00I worked for the Probation Service, which enforces...I worked for the Probation Service, which enforces Community Service for the Courts. I'm not up to date, but I recall that it was rather expensive to administer compared to the value of the work done by those compulsorily 'employed'. Of course, non criminal sanctions would be different, and enforced differently, but I can't help thinking that Cameron's plan needs a rigorous Cost-Benefit analysis. In my view a tapered system, with far lower marginal tax/loss-of-benefit rate, would persuade many more people stuck on benefits that it was worthwhile to make an effort. The tax and benefit system also needs uniting and simplifying, so that people know where they will stand financially if they take a job - almost impossible with the current complex array of tax and benefits.TAGilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08443701201704783975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-30914293936429040102008-01-09T13:06:00.000+00:002008-01-09T13:06:00.000+00:00I largely agree with the article here, posted much...I largely agree with the article here, posted much the same over at my site. It's a time to debate new ways of trying to tackle the bad end of the rut. The new deal is clearly a good concept for getting those that want to work out of unemployment, now it's time to look at getting those that are lazy or stuck in a loop to get back in to employment.<BR/><BR/>I think, unfortunately, Ordovicius misses the point some what, especially as the issue of clearing people off incapacity benefits is seperate to dealing with those stuck on job seekers allowance. Though clearly Dave arbitrarily stating that half a million people under 35 "can't be that ill" is a startlingly stupid move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-88536996921073585202008-01-09T12:31:00.000+00:002008-01-09T12:31:00.000+00:00According to Dave we will have our benefits stoppe...According to Dave we will have our benefits stopped if we refuse any reasonable offer of a job. I would love nothing better than to be offered a job. As I am prepared to accept the offer of a job, can Dave now please offer me the job?jailhouselawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795278184797990706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-29144976234014189922008-01-08T22:58:00.000+00:002008-01-08T22:58:00.000+00:00You been nice about the Conservatives, me being ni...You been nice about the Conservatives, me being nice about the Lib Dems - what a turn up for the books!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-15963431230964276472008-01-08T21:22:00.000+00:002008-01-08T21:22:00.000+00:00I have a completely different viewI have a <A HREF="http://this-is-sparta.blogspot.com/2008/01/daves-shit-idea.html" REL="nofollow">completely different view</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com