Economic Management from 1957-64 - The Beeching Report Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Beeching Report published?
A
Late 1963
2
Q
What was the purpose of the Beeching Report?
A
It reviewed how to cut public expenditure
3
Q
What did the Beeching Report recommend?
A
Close 30% of Britain’s rail networks
4
Q
What was the impact of the Beeching Report for rural attractions?
A
Holiday Towns were left with no work and were isolated
5
Q
Why was the Beeching report significant?
A
It showed that the Government were no longer trying to advocate for affluence
