1.4 Social Dominance 1951-64 Flashcards
What was a key issue regarding housing during this time?
Housing was a significant concern, with Conservative pledges of 300,000 new houses per year, which became popular.
How did Macmillan address the housing issue?
Macmillan scaled down building standards for council houses, emphasized his ministry’s achievements, and significantly increased house building compared to previous periods.
What was the Conservatives’ achievement in house building by 1964?
By 1964, the Conservatives had built 1.7 million houses, showcasing significant progress in housing development.
How did Churchill describe the government’s focus on social services?
Churchill highlighted that the government had improved social services significantly and increased spending on them.
What changes occurred in primary schools from 1952?
From 1952, all primary school children were provided with a bottle of milk each day, emphasizing the government’s focus on child welfare.
What significant change was made to the NHS’s financing?
Iain Macleod, Minister of Health, introduced a two shilling prescription charge and established the Guillebaud Committee to assess NHS finances.
What event sparked a debate on capital punishment in July 1955?
The hanging of Ruth Ellis for murder ignited a debate on the merits of capital punishment.
Did the proposal to abolish capital punishment pass?
A bill introduced by Labour MP Silverman to abolish capital punishment was rejected by the House of Lords.
How did spending on education change between 1947 and 1958?
Spending on education doubled in real terms and increased significantly as a proportion of the national income.
