Social And Welfare Legislation Flashcards
1
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Why was the liberal social reforms introduced
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- No state provisions (Laisse-faire)
- poor law
- Long periods of unemployment mean that many policies stopped
2
Q
Wat did the 1906 and 1907 education act outline
A
Free school meals for needy children and free medical inspections
3
Q
What did the 1906 Workmens Compensation act achieve
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Extended provision for those who had accidents at work or work related diseases
4
Q
What the 1908 OAP act achieve
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Pensions of 5 shillings per week for a single person and 7 shillings and 6d for married couples
5
Q
What was the 1909 Trade board
A
Set up minimum wage and inspected work conditions
6
Q
What did the 1911 national insurance acts achieve
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-Set up a weekly national insurance fund which workers in select trades paid, weekly benefit if they were unemployed or sick
