Bevan Prescription Charges Flashcards
When did bevan make his resignation speech
23rd April 1951
What did Bevan believe about arms production
The western world embarked on a campaign that was on such a large scale, and was so big, that the foundations of political liberty and democracy would not be able to sustain it
What did Bevan state about the British defence program?
It must always be consistent with the maintenance of the standard of life of the British people, and the maintenance of social services
What did Bevan believe the chancellors speech had made clear?
Labour no longer had any hope of restraining inflation
What’s the quote from Bevans resignation with regards to America?
We have allowed ourselves to be dragged too far behind the wheels of American diplomacy
Why did Bevan criticise American competitive capitalism
He said it was unable to restrain itself at all, as was seen in the stockpiling of weapons
What did bevans speech say the chancellor had done which was not a form of socialist finance?
Used the insurance fund for the purpose of maintaining social services
What did Bevan have an issue with with regards to the NHS?
The chancellor is putting a financial ceiling on the health service- the likes of this proposal had never been seen before from a British government
What is the final quote of Bevans resignation speech?
We shall do what is necessary to defend ourselves- defend ourselves by arms, and not only with arms but with the spiritual resources of our people
