Political Developments: Industrial Relations and Health and Education Flashcards
Who did Churchill appoint as the Minister of Labour?
Walter Monckton
Which MP suggested what thing about Trade Union power during the Labour years?
David Maxwell-Fyfe suggested that when the Conservatives came back in to power they would limit Trade Union Power
What did Monckton do to avoid strikes?
Brought all parts of Industries together to negotiate about not striking and avoid them.
What would happen if Trade Unions said they would strike?
They would get an increase in pay
What were the 3 parts of the ‘British Disease’?
Low Producticity Growth, Poor Industrial Relations, Wage Demands above economic growth level
Provide an example of when wage demands were above economic growth
1961, wage increase of 8%, economic growth of 3%
What was an issue with modernising industries?
It would result in high unemployment and angered trade unions
When was the NHS opened?
July 5th, 1948
What charges did the Treasury propose for the NHS? What did other politicians think?
Hotel fees for hospital stays, which were heavily opposed
Who was the Minister of Health?
Iain Macleod
What did Macleod want for the NHS?
He wanted more spending cuts
Which two ministers attacked the welfare state? When?
In 1952 Enoch Powell and Iain Macleod said it reduced the incentives to work
What did Guilledebaud report in 1956 contradicting the 2 Ministers?
NHS provided good value for money and needed additional funding
How much did NHS spending increase from 1951-62?
It roughly doubled
What act created the Tripartite system?
1944 Butler Education Act
