CASE / 1942–1951
British social-policy formation, 1942–1951
Beveridge's proposal and the enactment of national insurance, national assistance, and National Health Service statutes for England and Wales and for Scotland from 1942 through 1951.
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British social-policy formation, 1942–1951 1942–1951
Beveridge's proposal and the enactment of national insurance, national assistance, and National Health Service statutes for England and Wales and for Scotland from 1942 through 1951.
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The National Insurance Act 1946 established contributory insurance covering specified interruptions of earnings and other contingencies under statutory eligibility and contribution rules.
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The National Health Service Act 1946 placed a duty on the health minister to promote a comprehensive service in England and Wales and authorized hospital, medical, nursing, and related services.
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The National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1947 placed a corresponding duty on the Secretary of State to promote a comprehensive health service in Scotland.
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The National Assistance Act 1948 created a means-tested assistance structure, abolished the former poor-law machinery, and provided administration and appeal rules distinct from contributory insurance.