Snoopy: It is almost impossible for someone to live their entire working lives on the dole unless their is no work. Disabled people.. that's a different matter. But the schemes in place for someone on the dole to assure they are not doing nothing to get a job are such that it is very hard for someone to cheat the system. They have to prove these days that they are looking for work and take part in schemes to improve their chances of getting a job.

Why do you think Working Families Tax credit was introduced!!