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Old 08-06-2005, 18:49   #24
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Re: Why not just pay them to breathe?

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Originally Posted by Paddy1
If it gets these kids off the dole and into paid employment where they are paying tax then it's sound investment imho.
Good point.

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£170 is about 4 weeks unemployment benefit.
Also, of course, whilst they're *doing* the course they will not qualify for Job Seekers Allowance etc and thus will not be a drain on the taxpayer.
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