[Margaret Pilkington]

Willow, I agree that there should be a safety net. I was mainly referring to people who come in from abroad with no means of support, who then manage to claim benefits.
I am not really blaming them for claiming benefits....I blame the system that allows this practice to take place.
I do not think that those who are long term sick should be made to feel guilty because they are sick....with perhaps a chronic disease that will end their life prematurely.