I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way to me again; he is being most generous with his time. The Irish Government came up with this proposal in 2002, but 14 years later they have still not been able to implement it. Also, would he reflect on the fact that in Switzerland this idea was actually put to a referendum and two thirds of voters voted against it? Is not the real reason that these people have gone against a basic income is that they realise it destroys the incentive to work?
Universal Basic Income
Proceeding contribution from
Julian Knight
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 14 September 2016.
It occurred during Debate on Universal Basic Income.
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