paragraph 1 - old

Question 1

evidence

Answer 1

• 1908 pensions act. over 70s who had been in britain for 20+ years
• married couples were offered 7sh and 6d.

Question 1

analysis

Answer 1

• savings were supplemented, those with £21 a week were given 5 shillings

Question 2

analysis+

Answer 2

• the pensions were extremely limited as most people in britain were dead before turning 70 meaning that they would never even qualify.

Question 3

evaluation

Answer 3

the pensions were a significant improvement when compared to previous years and the poor law reliefs which had been the only means of support before. However they were still miles away from helping the old as many of them were still not even qualified such as those with a criminal record, anyone who had been found to be habitually drunk, or avoided work. The poor law relief was also still the only means of support for the young during these difficult times of poverty.