UK: Half of Benefits Claimants Refuse to Do Unpaid Work
5th January 2012
A pilot scheme found that one in five who were ordered to take part in a four-week community project stopped claiming immediately. Another 30 per cent never turned up and had their £67.50 weekly handouts axed.
The trial was deemed so successful that a £5 million scheme will now be rolled out nationwide, targeting up to 50,000 unemployed.
Government officials were said to have been shocked by the figures, which they believe prove that a core group of claimants have no intention of working.
They suspect that many of those who refused to do a stint of voluntary work are simply not declaring their earnings.
My, what a surprise. Aren’t you surprised? I’m sure surprised.