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Cradle to Grave

Cradle to Grave. Social Welfare in Britain 1890s to 1951. Britain in 1900. Role of Government limited Policy of “Laissez faire”, (leave things alone) Poor Law Self help Charity Booth & Rowntree Boer War Spread of democracy, trade unions and the spread of Socialism.

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Cradle to Grave

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  1. Cradle to Grave Social Welfare in Britain 1890s to 1951

  2. Britain in 1900 • Role of Government limited • Policy of “Laissez faire”, (leave things alone) • Poor Law • Self help • Charity • Booth & Rowntree • Boer War • Spread of democracy, trade unions and the spread of Socialism

  3. Liberal Government 1906-1914Reforms • Children • Old People • Health of workers • Unemployed • Working conditions

  4. Liberal Government 1906-1914Reforms • Children • Meals for children, the Education (provision of meals) Act, 1906 • Medical Inspections for Children, 1907 • Children’s Charter 1908 • Old People • The Elderly and Old Age Pensions (1908) • Workers • National Insurance Act of 1911, (health & unemployment) • Mines Act, 1908 • Trade Boards Act, 1909 • Shops Act, 1911 • Labour Exchange Act, 1908

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