Political Developments: Private Members' Bills Flashcards
1
Q
What did Labour’s 1964 Manifesto say about moral issues?
A
It did not say anything
2
Q
Why did Labour begin to favour liberalising policies in terms of votes?
A
It could potentially win them more votes
3
Q
Which class of MP’s proposed Private Members’ Bills?
A
Backbench MP’s
4
Q
When was Roy Jenkins Home Secretary from?
A
1965-1967
5
Q
Why were many Private Members’ Bills successful in being passed?
A
Because Roy Jenkins wished for there to be many liberal reforms
6
Q
What did Roy Jenkins allow in the House of Commons for PMB’s?
A
For them to be discussed
7
Q
Name the backbench MP that introduced the Abolition of the Death Penalty Bill
A
Sidney Silverman
8
Q
When did Sidney Silverman introduce the Death Penalty Abolition Bill?
A
1965
