Labour welfare reforms 1945-51 Flashcards
1
Q
In which year did Beveridge conduct his investigation?
A
1942
2
Q
According to Beveridge, how many giants faced the British people?
A
5
3
Q
How long did it take to build prefabs?
A
30 men could built one in 30 minutes since part assembled
4
Q
How many homes did Labour build by 1951?
A
1 million
5
Q
In which year was the New Towns act?
A
1946
6
Q
How many New Towns, model communities were planned?
A
14
7
Q
How many prescriptions were issued by the NHS in the first year?
A
187 million
8
Q
What was special about 4/5 homes built by Labour by 1951?
A
They were council houses, low rent aimed at those most in need.
9
Q
How many prefabs were built?
A
157,000
10
Q
How many families were given family allowance?
A
3 million
11
Q
National insurance benefits payouts were low, what % of an average wage were they?
A
19%
