Unit 1: Liberal Reforms Evaluation (3) Flashcards
What act was passed in 1908 providing state aid for the elderly?
The 1908 pensions act.
What did the 1908 pensions act provide?
5 shillings a week for almost everyone over the age of 70.
How was the pensions act effective?
All elderly were entitled to a pension, so there was no longer shame in applying.
How many people were claiming pensions by 1914?
970,000
How were the pensions exclusive?
You could not claim if you; previously earned over 12 shillings a week; are an ex con; were previously or are on benefits.
In what way did the pensions act not decrease poverty?
The pensions were still below Booth and Rowntree’s poverty line (7 shillings a week).
In what way did the pensions act create difficulties for the gov. and Britain?
They were extremely expensive to keep up and as a result, taxes were increased in 1909.
What act was passed in 1906 regarding children and nutrition?
1906 Provision of Free School Meals Act
What were the effects of this school meals act?
Improved health amongst children, decreased malnutrition.
How was the school meals act less successful?
Because not all councils obeyed the act, children’s weight dropped in holidays.
What act was passed in 1908, regarding children?
!908 children’s act
What did the 1908 children’s act change?
It made children viewed differently to adults in terms of the law.
How did the 1908 children’s act improve lives?
It gave the council a responsibility for children’s welfare and protected kids from abuse/negligence.
How were the successes of the 1908 children’s act limited?
Because children smoking and drinking was still a large issue.
What act was passed in 1909 that essentially set up job centres?
the 1909 Labour Exchange Act
