6.1 Why Don’t We Pay to See a Doctor?

From 1906, the British government introduced some help for the most vulnerable people in society, but it was only after the Second World War that the welfare state really took shape. The government asked Sir William Beveridge to investigate ways the country might help the most vulnerable people. These films show the start of the welfare state in Britain.

: A Healthier Britain (1944); Minister for Health Henry Willink talks about the National Health Service.; British Pathé

: Labours Landslide Election Win (1945); Co-production with the BBC.; British Pathé

: National Insurance Scheme (1944); Tommy Trinder explains in rhyme the importance of the National Insurance Scheme.; British Pathé

: Old Age Pension Insurance (1946); Trailer explaining about pension increases.; British Pathé

: Mr. Silkin Goes To Stevenage (1946); The Minister of Town and Country Planning visits Stevenage.; British Pathé