Labour welfare reforms 1945-51 Flashcards
1
Q
How many homes were built by Labour by 1951?
A
1 million
2
Q
How many homes had Labour promised to build by 1951?
A
5 million
3
Q
How many prescriptions were issued in the 1st year of the NHS?
A
187 million
4
Q
How many families were issued with family allowance?
A
3 million
5
Q
For how many years were National Insurance benefits fixed for?
A
5 years
6
Q
Which man identified the 5 giants facing the British people in 1942?
A
Sir William Beveridge
7
Q
Name one new town planned by Labour?
A
East Kilbride
8
Q
How many prefabs were built?
A
157,000
9
Q
What was special about 4/5 homes built by Labour?
A
They were council houses, for low rent, for people most in need
