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  • #16
    Re: Wales to launch pilot universal basic income scheme

    Originally posted by PontBlue View Post
    Where did he say that? I know he said it for social care reform but haven't heard him say it in relation to this and I've read various articles about it.

    Maybe we'll find UBI pays for itself as it lessen the burden on an expensive and stretched NHS because all those people with dodgy ailments won't be clogging up the Doctors needing sick/fit notes and taking unnecessary perscriptions to avoid job seeking. This isn't a dig at the genuine who need support.

    However, there still needs to be a support mechanism for those who genuinely want to work.
    from the Grauniad article
    Earlier this week a Welsh government spokesperson sounded a cautious note, saying: In principle, the idea of a universal basic income has its benefits. To introduce this in Wales would require an active commitment from the UK government as the welfare system is not devolved.

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    • #17
      Re: Wales to launch pilot universal basic income scheme

      Originally posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
      which is why independence is such utter stupidity
      Westminster have to be on board because welfare isn't fully devolved...

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      • #18
        Re: Wales to launch pilot universal basic income scheme

        Originally posted by Feedback View Post
        from the Grauniad article
        Thanks. I saw the spokesperson quote but noticed the comment wasn't attributed to Drakeford. It'll be interesting to see if Westminster are willing to use Wales (or a location in Wales) as an experiment to see if it can actually work and be cost effective by reducing the burden on other services and boosting the economy by effectively giving everyone including the poorly paid a better chance and making some important but woefully underpaid jobs (carers) more attractive.

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        • #19
          Re: Wales to launch pilot universal basic income scheme

          Originally posted by City123 View Post
          Westminster have to be on board because welfare isn't fully devolved...
          I am aware of that

          And of course Westminster have to be involved because we couldn't afford it

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          • #20
            Re: Wales to launch pilot universal basic income scheme

            Originally posted by SLUDGE FACTORY View Post
            I am aware of that

            And of course Westminster have to be involved because we couldn't afford it
            If we got rid of the Senedd we might be able to afford it

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            • #21
              Re: Wales to launch pilot universal basic income scheme

              Originally posted by BLUETIT View Post
              If we got rid of the Senedd we might be able to afford it
              Or devolve benefits and wait for the tax increases

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