observer Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 - in the Budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asperity Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 More assistance for the British Merchant Navy which is a big money earner for the country. Also sea transport is by far the most eco friendly way of transporting goods and people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 Well, no surprises there Alister. Likewise, the increased child allowance; that should pay for the increased tax on the 4x4 for the school run; and keep a load of Polish kids happy too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 12, 2008 Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 I hoped that he would completely forget what it was that he was about to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 With winter fuel allowance providing the opportunity for pensioners to afford their baccy and booze; with increased child allowance doing the same for mums and dads, and also helping with the 4x4: would it be better if benefits were given in kind, rather than cash? :confused: EG: Subsidise energy costs; subsidise school uniforms, healthy food, school meals, etc? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Good thinking obs and I agree... You're not such a twit after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Wasn't there a time when milk tokens were handed out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Yes http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/ntcmanual/passben_milk/milk_info.htm#Milk%20Tokens%20Criteria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Originally posted by observer: With winter fuel allowance providing the opportunity for pensioners to afford their baccy and booze; with increased child allowance doing the same for mums and dads, and also helping with the 4x4: would it be better if benefits were given in kind, rather than cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Think that's a statement of the obvious Paul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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