Wednesday, November 22, 2006

'It's social needs on the cheap' | Society Guardian | SocietyGuardian.co.uk

'It's social needs on the cheap' | Society Guardian | SocietyGuardian.co.uk: "Conservative leader David Cameron this week unveils his vision for the voluntary sector. Is it ready to become the new welfare state?

Interviews by Saba Salman
Wednesday November 22, 2006
The Guardian

David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative party, at Fairbridge youth centre, London, on Monday October 30 2006. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/PA.
David Cameron, the leader of the Conservative party, at Fairbridge youth centre, London. Photograph: Cathal McNaughton/PA.

Matthew Pike
Executive director, Scarman Trust

Here are some ideas for politicians of any hue: liberate wannabe entrepreneurs from the benefits system, allowing them to earn on top of their state payments; transfer land and buildings to local communities and capitalise the third sector through a new Social Investment Bank funded with unclaimed bank accounts."

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