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Old 04-09-2007, 15:46   #115
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Re: 1 in 4 living off benefits

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Originally Posted by Lilly View Post
I've often thought it's strange that child benefit isn't means tested. Anyone who has a child gets it don't they? That will include the likes of Madonna and Victoria Beckham. I'm bet they wouldn't even notice whether it was paid in or not.
Yes, it does seem strange that every child gets this benefit, whether your mum is a cleaner on the minimum wage, or the Countess of Wessex.
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