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Morning Extra: Should we be tougher on the work shy?

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27/10/2008

Should we be tougher on the work shy?

BBC Radio Scotland - Morning Extra, Should we be tougher on the work shy?

Is it right the new benefits system makes it tougher for the sick and disabled to claim?

Is it right the new benefits system makes it tougher for the sick and disabled to claim? Graham Stewart takes your calls.

A new benefits system making it tougher for sick and disabled people to claim benefits is due to be launched later. Claimants who are neither terminally ill nor severely disabled could have their benefits cut if they refuse to attend interviews with jobs advisers. Is it about time we did something about the work shy? Or is it unfair to put pressure on those who genuinely aren't suited to work?

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