Liberal Reforms

Liberal Reforms

A new unit outlining the legislation passed by the Liberal Government elected in 1906. A period of great change in welfare provision. Legislation was far reaching with acts looking at children, the elderly, workers and the infirm. Working hours and rates of pay were altered. The Liberal Reforms were welcomed by many but criticised by some as going to far and others for not going far enough.

Content in the new unit is as follows:

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