Social Developments: Social Reforms from 1964-70 Flashcards
Was Harold Wilson open to reform a lot of social issues?
No, he was socially conservative
How were lots of Liberal Reforms of this period introduced?
Private Members Bills
What are Private Members Bills?
Bills passed by backbench MPs who aren’t ministers
How did Roy Jenkins help with the liberal reform efforts?
He allowed the reforms debate time in the Commons
What did the free vote mean for ministers voting on PMB’s?
They were able to vote with their own opinion
Did Labour originally set out to change social issues in their 1964 manifesto?
No
When was the Abolition of the Death Penalty Bill introduced?
1965
When was the Divorce Reform Act going through debate time and eventually passed?
1969-71
When was the Abortion Act passed?
1967
When was the Sexual Offences Act passed?
1967
What was the role of James Callaghan until 1968?
Chancellor of the Exchequer
What role was Callaghan given in 1968?
Home Secretary
What role was Jenkins given in 1968?
Chancellor of the Exchequer
What are Backbench MP’S?
Local MP’s of constituencies
What was a problem with Callaghan being Home Secretary?
He was not as liberal with social reforms as Jenkins
What did lots of society think about the social reforms?
They did not want them
Name an individual who did not want social reforms in society
Mary Whitehouse
How can it be seen Mary Whitehouse had a large following?
In a meeting she had in Birmingham, 3000 people attended
