Conservative Government in 1924-1929 Flashcards
What year was the Lacarno Pact negotiated?
In 1925.
What did the Lacarno Pact involve?
France, Germany and Belgium accepting their common frontiers and it bought a new spirit of co-operation to international relations.
What happened with the British/Soviet Union relations?
Labour’s commercial treaty was abandoned and relations deteriorated.
What was Bladwin’s feeling toward Protection now?
He accepted that Protection was not an option and became cautious about such an explosive issue.
What happened to the Gold Standard and who made the decision?
Churchill changed the Gold Standard back to pre-war currency.
How did Baldwin deal with the prospect of an upcoming General Strike?
He offered the miners a temporary subsidy to maintain wage levels and buy the Government some time to prepare themselves.
What year was the Pensions Act founded?
In 1925.
What did the Pensions Act offer?
It enabled people to draw their pensions at 65 instead of 70.
What year was the Electricity Act founded?
In 1926.
What did the Electricity Act offer?
It allowed the National Grid to be set up - giving power all over Britain.
What year was the BBC established?
In 1927.
What did the BBC allow?
It allowed a national broadcasting system - there were regular news bulletins and educational programmes.
What did the Unemployment Insurance Act ensure?
It allowed people who were unemployed to have benefits while they were looking for work.
What was the Samuel Commission?
During the subsidy, Samuel was sent to give a report on the mines and what needed improvements.
What did the Samuel Commission decide?
That the mines needed improvements and for that to happen, the miners had to take cuts, the mine owners had to improve the working conditions and the government would need to provide money. As this was a compromise - it pleased nobody.
