The People's Health: Industrial era- Acts of Parliament for public health.

Question 1

when was the Reform Act?

Answer 1

1867.

Question 2

what did the reform act in1867 give which people?

Answer 2

working class men in towns the right to vote.

Question 3

who were the working class in terms of voters?

Answer 3

biggest group.

Question 4

what was included in the 1875 Public Health Act?

Answer 4

all local authorities had to: appoint ,medical officers and sanitary inspectors, take responsibility for sewers, water supplies, rubbish collection, public toilets and public parks.
ensure all housing had piped water, proper toilets, drains and sewers.
inspect slaughter houses and shops.

Question 5

what date was the Artisan’s Dwellings Act?

Answer 5

1875.

Question 6

what did the Artisan’s Dwellings Act give local councils?

Answer 6

power to buy up slum areas to clear and rebuild them.
borrow money from he government in order to do this.

Question 7

how many towns had used their power by what date?

Answer 7

10.
1881.

Question 8

what date was the Sale of Food and Drugs Act?

Answer 8

1875.

Question 9

what set standards did the Sale of Food and Drugs Act introduce?

Answer 9

quality of food.
harsh punishment for those who sold adulterated or contaminated food.