Suspend CPI increases to job seekes allowance, in line with average public and private sector pay rises.

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Suspend CPI increases to job seekes allowance, in line with average public and private sector pay rises.

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Increases to benifit and pension allowances are generally set using the consumer price index which in September 2011 was 5.2%.

This means that those receiving certain benifits such as job seekers will receive a pay rise above the average of both the private and public sectors; where currently pay is frozen.

The government should debate if during the current economic climate, giving benefit claimants a pay rise higher than most working people is morally and financially acceptable and investigate suspending this.

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