Social policies - coalition government (2010-2015)

Question 1

Reintroduction of the married couple tax allowance:

Answer 1

-cut by new labour
-indicates a clear preference and adds incentive for marriage over cohabitation

Question 2

The legal aid budget was cut substantially:

Answer 2

Meaning that some vulnerable groups, such as women would be unable to access legal advice if they are experiencing domestic violence.

Question 3

Child benefit became means tested:

Answer 3

What had been a universal benefit for all parents was cut for people earning above a certain threshold

Question 4

The scaling back and cutting of benefits

Answer 4

Intended to reduce welfare redundancy