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.
44% Fewer |
48% More |
37% Fewer |
38% More |
6% Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
4% More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
1% Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
3% More, and deny benefits to immigrants |
3% More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
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0% More, current benefits should be capped |
See how support for each position on “Welfare” has changed over time for 3.1k Norway voters.
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See how importance of “Welfare” has changed over time for 3.1k Norway voters.
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Unique answers from Norway users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support. but deny benefits to first second and third generation immigrants.
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