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Sat 03 Mar 2009Radical proposals under study to tighten social welfare eligibility
THE GOVERNMENT is examining radical options to cut spending on social welfare by tightening eligibility rules for State benefits, according to internal briefing papers.
Officials have warned, however, of potential problems over reducing payments for existing claimants who have expectations regarding the value or duration of their welfare benefits.
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