10000s to be interviewed by Council snoops in the UK?

Question

I read that labour have given the Local councils the go-ahead to interview around 10000 people/ homes, and interview them on subjects ranging from how much money they earn to what is the
sexuality ,to how big thier garden is,to what do they spend thier money on etc
They say the first interviews will be voluntary (rewarded with a book of first class stamps for people who volunteer ) .
They say they need this information to update thier records for local councils etc.
Is this Big Brother nany state in the UK going to far?

Answer 1

Not heard of this one, but if it ever gets compulsory, just cry up the revolution, and send them on their way. Oh yeah you wanted your question answered, not local council staff are you? Anyway they could take their book, stamps or whatever & stuff it where the sun don't shine as far as I'm concerned, yes it is going too far, there can be no reason for this other than to get people used to having their lives interfered with. 1984 is probably the model for this George Orwell would be feeling smug to know he had been right, but he would not have approved.

Answer 2

They are going to try to get this information out of us that is if we allow them to get away with it , now let me think, will we stick together and not allow this to happen, the truth is we will wait a bit and then wait a bit more and by that time it will be too late to do anything about it, and after we have been very obliging with the information it's going to cost us again. This government have been to colleges and universities to learn business studies on ways to make more money for the coffers so that they can name their own salaries. This is only the tip of the iceberg that goIng to hit us head on, it is up to us," IGNORE THE KNOCK ON THE DOOR OR JOIN THE POOR"

Answer 3

Oh yeah?
I`ve been on the Labour, Government and local council websites and can`t find anything of any sort about this report.
Where did you get your information - put a link here so we can all have a read of it....

Answer 4

Its unbelievable what the government will do but if they come knocking on my door i wont be letting them in or giving them any information
I have nothing to hide but its my business not theirs
They cant just barge into private houses

Answer 5

I will not be answering any of their questions.
If you improve your homes they will tax you more on your rates and you have already paid tax on the money when you earnt it in the first place.
The only means test that are done should be if your claiming benefits and they have a right to know where the money they are giving you goes.

Answer 6

It is true. sadly
Dont answer the questions - it is not law. and if you wish to sell out for a booklet of stamps.... well shame on you.

Just what do you think the info will really be used for... think taxes up, poll tax up, pay more for often used services.....

Send the interviewers packing

Answer 7

Yes, and they know what they can do....................take a long run off a short pier!!!!!. I shall NOT open my door if they turn up here,they can knock till the c*ws come home!! A book of first class stamps......................ha haaaaaaaa, pathetic bunch!!!

Answer 8

I aint telling them anything.
If they want to find out how much i'm paid they can contact department of work and pensions and ask them and watch as I promptly sue them.

Answer 9

I think it is , I wont answer any of their snoops questions if they come to me.

Answer 10

you dont have to answer any of them.grow up.its only big brother if you allow it to be.