I had rather thought they paid social services
to make sure money earmarked for potentially problem families was going where it was supposed to go.
( Kroney, Thu 15 Nov 2012, 12:04, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

I don't think you can legally force people to spend money on specific things?
They might suggest it, but people can still ignore them.
(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Thu 15 Nov 2012, 12:07, Reply)

They can take the children into care if they're being neglected.

( Kroney, Thu 15 Nov 2012, 12:14, Reply)

I say this because the example IDS used on BBC Breakfast this morning
were parents using the money to feed an addiction. A somewhat extreme example, I agree, but if that's what they're intending this to combat, then care would certainly be an option.
( Kroney, Thu 15 Nov 2012, 12:15, Reply)