MrSmith Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 What would you consider reasonable? Red Tape Hampering Million Young People Finding Work Red Tape 'Strangling Youth Jobs Drive' LINK As a small business owner myself there is NOT THE SLIGHTEST CHANCE of me taking anyone on. It's just too much hassle. Why is it the government's responsibility? The state already makes up 47% of the economy (compared to a mere 20% for a so-called Communist state like China) LINK. Should we aim for 60%? 70% A shame we can't pay for it. UK's debts 'biggest in the world' [bBC News, 21 November 2011] Compared to China, which is lending America vast amounts of money China Doesn't Fear The Fiscal Cliff, Buys Massive Amount Of U.S. Debt The difference is that while the UK is crippled by an ever increasing state sector (which it can't afford), China has encouraged private industry rather than have the government try and create jobs itself. Perhaps they've realized that governments just aren't very good at that sort of thing. This is an intersting link. UK public spending since 1963 Back when the Beatles were having their first number one, the government spent £12bn a year, now it's nearer £700bn. See how the numbers have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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