what were the measures taken by the liberal reforms to tackle the problem of old age?
they introduced an old age pension for people over the age of 70. this involved 5 shillings a week to help with costs of their lifestyle.
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how did they tackle the issues regarding the young?
the liberal reforms made free school meal in school to make sure children had at least 1 hot meal a day. They made a medical service available in schools to check them out if they are ill.
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how did they tackle the issue of the sick?
sick pay was available for upto 26 weeks and free medical care was given for the insured.
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how did they tackle the issue of unemployment?
they made sure they revieved 7 shillings per week for upto 15 weeks and ensured they were activley looking for a job.
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what were the limitations of the liberal reforms regarding the old?
not many poeple in victorian time lived till 70. as well as this you had to work in Briatin for 20 years and it was a small amount of money to support a fsmily or even yourself.
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what were the limitations of the liberal reforms regarding the young?
although advice was available treatment wasnt free and needed to be paid of, and free school meals werent made compulsory in every school.
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what were the limitations of the liberal reforms regarding the sick?
it was a short amount of time they were allowed off and they had to make contributions meaning they has to cut short there wages to pay for the days off.
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what were the limitations of the liberal reforms regarding the unemployed?
the money wasnt enough to support a working family. it encouraged careful saving as it didnt want workers to just sit back. it was also only for a set period and they had to make contributions for this to happen.
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how did they tackle the issues regarding the young?
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the liberal reforms made free school meal in school to make sure children had at least 1 hot meal a day. They made a medical service available in schools to check them out if they are ill.
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