Torsten Brinch wrote in message
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On Tue, 24 Dec 2002 19:51:03 -0000, "Michael Saunby"
wrote:
The UK has "income support" for that. The only reason some farmers
aren't
eligible is because they own land.

I am aware that UK has an income support system, and that it is meant
for those without means to support themselves.

no, it is meant to help fund those whose income falls below a set level.
Indeed with the current family credit system it seems to support people
at levels of income that actually look pretty good.


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