Pensions Act Flashcards
1
Q
Benefits
A
Meant that all over 70s didn’t have to go to the workhouse
2
Q
Limitations
A
1- only just enough to live off
2- more taxes needed to be paid
3- not many people were healthy enough to live until 70
3
Q
Year
A
1908
4
Q
Details
A
Over 70s could receive 5s a week
Couples could receive 7s 6d a week