Restriction on sale of tobacco and alcohol products only to non-welfare recipients
Restrict sale of tobacco (cigarettes) and alcohol to those who can prove they are not in receipt of welfare payments such as job seekers allowance, disability living allowance, etc.
Proof could be provided by a register related to an ID card of sorts (eg driving licence), or providing proof of income such as a pay slip during sale of such goods. Alternatively an NI number could be given, to be checked against payment of tax.
Alternatively, those who have not paying tax and in receipt of welfare should have their next payment reduced in line with their purchase of cigarettes or alcohol.
Why is this idea important?
Restrict sale of tobacco (cigarettes) and alcohol to those who can prove they are not in receipt of welfare payments such as job seekers allowance, disability living allowance, etc.
Proof could be provided by a register related to an ID card of sorts (eg driving licence), or providing proof of income such as a pay slip during sale of such goods. Alternatively an NI number could be given, to be checked against payment of tax.
Alternatively, those who have not paying tax and in receipt of welfare should have their next payment reduced in line with their purchase of cigarettes or alcohol.