Political Developments: INITIAL Agenda of Heath's Government Flashcards
When was the Industrial Relation Act created?
1971
What did the Industrial Relations Act take elements from?
Barbara Castles White Paper
What did the Industrial Relations Act propose in terms of Union recognition by the Government?
Must go on a government register to keep legal rights
Who was the head of the Department of Trade and Industry?
John Davies
What did John Davies say about ‘lame duck’ industries?
Agreed they should be cut from government funding
Who was the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the early 1970’s?
Anthony Barber
What was significant about introducing VAT?
It was a new requirement to join the EEC
What was a limitation of cutting money given to local authorities?
Less money to spend on efficient welfare services
What controversial policy did Thatcher introduce when Minister of Education?
Took free milk away from young school children
What did Thatcher’s milk policy suggest about Britain?
Government spending was being reduced to the extent of people having a lower quality of life
What was the name for all of Heath’s original policies?
New Right’
How did Barber introduce indirect taxation?
Creating VAT
What did Barber do to Government spending initially?
He cut it heavily
What type of board did Barber bring an end to?
Prices and Incomes board
What did Barber do to the amount of money given to local authorities?
He cut it heavily
