How Far Was There a Consensus Over the Provision of Welfare, 1951-1979? Flashcards by Eli Adams | Brainscape

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Churchill (1951-55)

Attitude

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Consenus PM, accepted need for welfare state, house building, nationalisation
Similar to Labour- ‘Butskellism’ (The Economist, 1954)

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Churchill (1951-55)

Statistics

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Unemployment fell to 300,000 by 1954
Aim to match comittment to housing- built 300,000 each year in 1951- 54 (Housing Minister Harold MacMillan)

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Eden (1955-57)

Attitude

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One nation Tory
Believed it was the duty of gov to look after poorest to promote social harmony

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Eden (1955-57)

Statistics

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Used gov money to reduce unemployment
July 1955 unemployment just 215,000

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