British Government Legislation (1886-1905)

Flashcards covering key social reforms and government legislation in Britain from 1886 to 1905, including housing, public health, labor, and education.

What did councils have to do under the Housing of the Working Class Act of 1890?

Councils had to purchase land for housing.

By how much did overcrowding fall between 1891 and 1901 following the Housing of the Working Class Act of 1890?

Overcrowding fell from $11\%$ in 1891 to $8\%$ in 1901.

What were the primary actions mandated by the Public Health Act of 1891?

It mandated the collection of sewage that endangered health and ordered the clearance of overcrowded dwelling houses.

Which city is mentioned as having clean, constant water supplies by the mid 1890s?

Birmingham.

What findings did the Royal Commission on Labour (1892-1895) report regarding working-class earnings?

It reported that almost $50\%$ of the working-class earned $75p$ a week, while the survival rate was $£1$ a week.

How did Salisbury's government react to the findings of the Royal Commission on Labour of 1892-1895?

Salisbury's government mainly ignored the findings.

Why were the Allotment and Smallholdings Acts of 1887 and 1892 considered limited in their reform?

They did not give local authorities compulsory purchasing powers, and many landlords refused to sell land.

What major change occurred for children attending Board schools in 1891?

Fees for children attending Board schools were abolished.

How many libraries were established in Britain by 1914 as a result of the Public Libraries Act of 1892?

Around 600 libraries.

What did Balfour's Education Act of 1902 change regarding school administration?

It abolished the old School Boards and transferred the responsibility for financing and running secondary schools to 140 Local Education Authorities.