Churchill domestic policies 51-55 Flashcards
1
Q
When was steel nationalised?
A
1951
2
Q
Private sector
A
A part of the economy that is owned and run by private interests, farther than the state.
3
Q
Was the nationalisation of steel controversial?
A
proved relatively controversial.
Denationalisation went no further, this was evidence of the conservatives acceptance of a ‘mixed economy’
4
Q
Who was the ministry of housing
A
Harold MacMillan
5
Q
What was Churchill’s promise of how many houses they will build?
A
300,000 houses yearly
This was achieved in 1953 and boosted Macmillan’s position
6
Q
How much did NHS spending go up by?
A
Doubled between 1951-62
