Extended welfare provision to 11.4 million people compared to 4 million in 1919. Benefits were increased to 75p per week for men.
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National Economy Act, 1931
Introduced means test for unemployment benefits, disqualifying short term workers. Benefits also needed to be reapplied for after 6 months.
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Unemployment Act, 1934
Reversed 10% cut in benefits for short-term employed. Long term unemployed could apply to the UAB after 6 months on benefits to get extra money.
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First evacuation, 1939
Relocated 1.5 million children. Were not provided with bedding, food, clothes etc. It was assumed that this would be paid for by charities/guardians. Govt learnt from these mistakes in later evacuations.
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Rationing, 1940/41
Many foods were rationed in 1940 and clothes became rationed in 1941. Led to healthier diet but a thriving black market.
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The Beveridge Report, 1942
Suggested more govt interference with welfare and advocated universal benefits.
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Family Allowances Act, 1945
Created child benefits, 25p a week for each child apart from the family's eldest. Meant housewives had a small income independent of the husband.
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National Insurance Act, 1946
25p weekly charge on the wages of all workers, unemployment benefits available to all, state pensions paid to all over 60.
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Industrial Injuries Act, 1946
Gave workers the right to compensation for accidents in the workplace.
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National Assistance Act, 1948
Offered welfare to those who weren't covered by national insurance because they didn't work e.g. homeless, disabled. Gave responsibility to local authorities e.g. finding accommodation to those in need.
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National Health Service, 1948
Healthcare was affordable and available to all, paid through direct taxation.
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National Insurance Act, 1970
Gave pension rights to 100,000 people who weren't covered by the Nation Assistance Act, increased child allowance, made rent subsidies available for low-income families.
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Universal Child Benefit, 1975
Universal benefits for all children including the firstborn.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Introduced means test for unemployment benefits, disqualifying short term workers. Benefits also needed to be reapplied for after 6 months.
Back
National Economy Act, 1931
Card 3
Front
Reversed 10% cut in benefits for short-term employed. Long term unemployed could apply to the UAB after 6 months on benefits to get extra money.
Back
Card 4
Front
Relocated 1.5 million children. Were not provided with bedding, food, clothes etc. It was assumed that this would be paid for by charities/guardians. Govt learnt from these mistakes in later evacuations.
Back
Card 5
Front
Many foods were rationed in 1940 and clothes became rationed in 1941. Led to healthier diet but a thriving black market.
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