The Young
1906
When was the Education Act (School Meals)?
Five Shillings
How much was the standard pension for someone earning less than £21 per year?
Compulsory
What was the main complaint from workers about the scheme? i.e. they had to pay.
Labour Exchanges
What was the name given to job centres from 1909?
1906
When was the Workmen's Compensation Act launched?
Borstal
What was the name given to juvenile detention centres?
Post Office
Where was the pension collected?
£160
Below what wage did workers qualify for the National Insurance (Part 1) scheme?
15
How many weeks did unemployment benefit last?
8 hours
What was the working day limit introduced by the Coal Mines Regulation Act (1908)?
Administrative Provisions
What was the official title of the Medical Inspections Act?
Non-contributory
13
How many weeks was full sickness benefit paid? (It was halved for the next 13 weeks, then stopped)
2.5d
What was the worker's contribution to the National Insurance (Part 2) scheme?
The amount was not defined in the Trade Boards Act (1909)
What criticism was made of the promise of a minumum wage to low paid workers
1912
When were school clinics introduced?
20 years
How long had someone to be resident in the UK to qualify for a pension?
2d
What was the state contribution of the '9 pence for 4 pence'?
414
How many labour exchanges were there by 1912?
Half-day holiday and a maximum 60-hour wekk
What were the main provisions of the Shops Act (1911)?
14 000 000
How many free school meals were provided in 1914?
7s6d
What was the pension for a married couple?
30s
What was the rate for maternity benefit?
Seven
How many trades/professions were involved in the scheme? (mainly seasonal workers)
Agriculture
Which sector was ignored by reforms for the low paid?