They aren't slipping through the net - they are entitled to claim it because we cannot discriminate against EU citizens
https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit-move-to-uk
Not sure that is correct.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...t_data/file/630218/CH5_Notes_0317_001_005.pdf
Presence, ordinary residence and right to reside You must be present, ordinarily resident and have the right to reside in the UK to get Child Benefit. Meaning of presence Normally, you have to be physically present in the UK every day during the period of a Child Benefit award. There are rules that allow your right to Child Benefit to continue during short temporary absences. For more information read ‘Going abroad temporarily’ on page 11. Meaning of ordinary residence You’re ordinarily resident if you: • normally live in the UK, apart from occasional temporary absences – for more information read page 11 • have chosen to live and settle in the UK for the time being
If the child remains and is under the care of someone else then that person may claim child benefit.
If you’re going abroad permanently but your child is staying in the UK and living with someone else, the person they are living with should contact us to claim Child Benefit
Its on a much, smaller scale and MPs are nervous about being found out. When its smaller everyone is more exposed.
You have any evidence to back this up? I would be genuinely interested in this.
I mean Net contributions - money paid to the EU budget, minus rebate, minus funding to UK projects - most of this is based on the size of your economy. i.e. Poland, Greece, Spain, etc.. bank rolled by Germany, France, UK
Yep. The UK is a net contributor and in return their are benefits which don't need to be hashed out here again.
How much has the tax payer actually lost in the last 10 years vs how much tax did those banks generate? The deficit is getting pretty small now.
The UK govt, bailed the banks out to stop the man in the street loosing his savings, pension, house etc. (I know that is just one angle)
https://www.nao.org.uk/report/maint...ty-of-uk-banks-update-on-the-support-schemes/
The scale of the support currently provided to UK banks has fallen from a peak of £955 billion to £512 billion, but the amount of cash currently borrowed by the Government to support banks has risen by £7 billion since December 2009. It is likely the taxpayer will be providing support for years to come.
As to the banks bailed out and their profits - I am sure if one was inclined you could work it out but then you would also have to factor in QE and other measures taken.
To conclude - what is your position on the EU? I take it you voted to leave but then you have mentioned to remain part of the CU? So what would your realistic EU exit look like and be achieved by?