This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition If medically able, those on jobseeker's allowance (JSA) should be required to work within the community.
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If medically able, those on jobseeker's allowance (JSA) should be required to work within the community.
There are a number of tasks that could be conducted within each community: cleaning up graffiti, removing chewing gum from pavements, gardening, to name but a few. If people are able to work and claim JSA, they should be required to work a number of hours per week (equivalent to the minimum wage).
We all see things that could be worked on within a 5 minute walk from out front door. This would bring a sense of community to all those involved in the task, a sense of pride in their achievements and a sense of community spirit that is lost in many today.
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