Post War Boom Flashcards
1
Q
When did rationing end?
A
July 1954
2
Q
How many people were employed in service industries by 1960?
A
5 million
One fifth of the population
3
Q
When was butlers ‘giveaway budget’
A
1955 election
4
Q
How much did his budget provide in tax cuts?
A
£134 million
5
Q
When was the ‘heathcoat amory budget’
A
1959 election results m
6
Q
How much did the heathcoat amory budget giveaway
A
370 million in tax cuts
7
Q
Men’s weekly wages in 1951 and 1960
A
1851- 8.30
1970- 15.30
8
Q
Sale of cars from 1950 to 1964
A
1950- 1.5 million
1964- 5.5 million
