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Should people be banned from spending their benefits on cigarettes and alcohol?

The government is been urged to bring in a 'welfare cash card' that could be used to stop claimants buying booze, fags and lottery cards. Is it a good idea?

The government's been urged to bring in a "welfare cash card". 

The Conservative MP Alec Shelbrooke is fronting a debate on the idea this week. 

It would work like a debit card -- but the government could use it to stop people from spending their benefits on things like booze, fags, SKY TV and lottery cards.

What do you think?  Is it a good idea? 

Should claimants be told how to spend their benefits?  Or would it stigmatise people who have to use the card?

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