The failure of Privatisation Flashcards
1
Q
Job loss
A
200,000 jobs lost due to coal privatisation
2
Q
Shareholders
A
Distribution of shares uneven: 9% unskilled male workers owned shares compared to 50% of professional males
3
Q
Conservative principles
A
Harold Macmillan described privatisation programme as ‘selling off the family silver’
Against traditions of Conservative Party
