The National Health Service Flashcards
Who was the man responsible for The National Health Service
Aneurin Bevan
What did 1945 mean
All people were eligible for free healthcare under National Insurance Scheme
What date was the National Health Act
1946
What was the National Health Act
Made it so it was free to the public at that point of use
When was the Education Act Created
1944
What was the Beveridge Report
The Labour Party’s victory of 1945 was based on the idea that they could reconstruct a better Britain after the devastating effects of the war.
What year was the coalition set up by and who
William beveridge, 1941
What did the Beveridge Report Want to fight for
Adequate income for all
Access to healthcare
Access to Educational opportunities
Adequate housing
Need for gainful employment
What was the Nationalisation between the key industries
The coalition government took control effectively to insure industries production made essentials produced. When war ended these industrials were crucial because Labour government keen to nationalise them
What did Nationalisation justify on the ground of
Industrial efficiency
Creating jobs to maintain full employment
Lower prices to consumer
What was nationalised in 1948
Transport, nationalising rail work in Britain meant railways were under public ownership to make rail transport more efficient.
What was nationalised in 1947
Electricity, was controversial and attracted opposition both outside and inside parliament.
What else was nationalised in 1947
Coal industry Nationalisation Act of 1947. Some coal mine owners were compensated with £164 million
What was Homes for all policy
State of Britains housing was very poor after war. 200,000 prefab homes needed.
How many houses were built from 1945-1951
1.2 million
