Liberal Reforms Flashcards
What was the name of the act that they introduced for school meals?
1906 provision of school meals act
What 4 groups did the liberals try to help?
Young, sick, old and unemployed
Why were the school meals act not so successful?
Local authorities were allowed to provide them by raising taxes but law didn’t force them to provide meals
Why were the reforms important?
They marked change in government and made them realise that they should have more responsibility by helping those who couldn’t help themselves
When was the old age pensions act introduced?
1908
How much did people over 70 earn a week?
5 shillings per week
How much did a married couple receive?
Seven shillings and a six pence
Why was act not entirely successful?
People who failed to work or are in prison received nothing. It also wasn’t enough, it barely provided necessities. It helped but it wasn’t the answer, they needed it before they were 70 etc
What was the name of the act that provided places for unemployed and employers to find work/ workers?
Labour exchange act 1902
How many labour exchanges were there in 1910?
83
How many labour exchanges were there in 1911?
414
What was wrong with the unemployment scheme?
It was voluntary and unemployed and employers didn’t have to use them
