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# But they already means test the child tax credits
So I don't get why it would be so hard to means test this one too.
(, Tue 5 Oct 2010, 12:44, archived)
# You apply for tax credits, so only people who think they're going to qualify get tested
rather than having to check up on everyone who has children (I'm just guessing here).

To be honest, I don't see why means testing would be so hard either, but that's the long-standing argument for keeping child benefit universal.

edit/ now I'm off to spend my daughter's child benefit on lunch while I still can...
(, Tue 5 Oct 2010, 12:50, archived)
# Good plan!
(, Tue 5 Oct 2010, 12:56, archived)