impact of the liberal reforms

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

During the early 1900s infant mortality rate was 1 in 5(rough 20% of children died before reaching 1)

The government furthermore did little to help people in poverty, often having a “laissez faire” Approach,
this meaning the government didnt believe it was their job to intervene

Question 2

The Elderly

Answer 2

K-in 1908 the old age pension act was introduced.
K-saw people over 70 recieve 5-25 shillings per week
k-people over 10 shillings were excluded
A-meeting the needs as this avoided “work till they drop” and meant a basic income to buy essentials
A+not meeting needs as the average life expectancy was 50,therefore most people would not benefit from this

Question 3

The young people

Answer 3

k-the provisions of free school meals in 1906
k-saw councils raise local taxes to pay for meals,this becoming mandatory in 1914.
A-meeting the needs as it meant health improved,therefore could concentrate more as they have a nutrious meal
A+-not meeting needs as school children would still go hungry and become progressively more unhealthy

Question 4

The sick

Answer 4

k-national insurance act 1911 part 1.
k-4 pence for 9pence,4 from employee,3 from employer and two pence from government

A-allowed for income and not to starve if they fall sick
A+not meeting needs as was only for 26weeks,chronic individuals would have no income eventually failing to meet needs

Question 5

The unemployed

Answer 5

k-1911 insurance act,part 2
k-saw workers pay 2.5 penmce per week
k-recieved 7 shillings for 15 weeks if they fell ill

A-meeting the needs as it allowed for job loss people to have an income for essentials

A+-only covered specific jobs such as construction and engineers and in particular not woman, didn’t cover wide variety of people,

Question 6

Elderly
(Evaluation)

Answer 6

E-failed to meet as 35 pence was required to stay above poverty,act only provided 25 pence,furthermore couldnt claim if in prison last 10 years

Question 7

young people
(Evalutation)

Answer 7

E-medical checks,inspected three times,most parents couldnt afford treatment,furthermore no solution would be offered to help child

Question 8

The sick
(Evaluation)

Answer 8

E-4 pence was often to high to be paid for low paid workers,furthermore woman recieved less from the benefit than a man,35pence maximum