Development Between 1964-1979 Flashcards
How was Heath effective in opposition?
His political reforms, designed to prep for EEC enter.
Powell and the Monday Club
The Monday Club features
2,000 members by 1970
What 2 things did parliament vote against? And when?
Capital Punishment 1965
Race relations act 1965
What was the DEA?
A new ministry to deal with the economy
Run by George Brown
Got employees and unions to sign the National Plan and the Declaration of Intent
What is the National Plan?
Plan for industrial modernisation and expansion
What is the Declaration of Intent?
An agreement to hold down wages and prices
Reforms from 1964-66
Prescription charges ended
When was the white paper for Open University?
Feb 1966
1966 Election Features
People blamed Torres for the £800 million deficit
Heath was unknown to the electorate
Living standerds rose before income boards intervened
Labour won by a 110 majority
What happens when he tries to apply for the EEC?
His application to the EEC was being blocked by tories, libs and 36 labour opposed.
Political humiliation
What were peoples views on unions in 1960?
60% of people had a positive view on unions
What happens to union relations after 1966?
66-7, due to seamen nd dockets big strike.
Most strikes after we’re wild cat strikes.
What was a place in strife?
White paper to curb union powers.
28 day cooling period and a new court set up to deal with rule breakers.
Did not keep the unions or left happy
Name the 8 social reforms
Race relations act 68 & 65
Abortion act 67
Sexual offences act 67
Commonwealth immigration act 68
Theatres act 68
Divorce Reform act 69
Abolition of the death penalty
Open University
What was the Race Relations Act 1968 & 1965?
made discrimination illegal in public places
