Statements (52)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legislation
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:David_Lloyd_George
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gptkbp:amended_by |
various amendments over the years
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gptkbp:applies_to |
citizens of the United Kingdom
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gptkbp:associated_act |
gptkb:Old_Age_Pensions_Act_1925
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gptkbp:community_impact |
reduced poverty among the elderly
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gptkbp:consequences |
inspired future pension reforms
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gptkbp:developer |
1909-01-01
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
gptkb:healthcare_organization
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gptkbp:economic_impact |
stimulated local economies
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gptkbp:effective_date |
1908-08-01
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gptkbp:enacted_by |
gptkb:government_agency
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gptkbp:governing_body |
Local authorities
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gptkbp:has_impact_on |
welfare state in the UK
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gptkbp:historical_context |
early 20th century social reform
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gptkbp:historical_debate |
debate on state responsibility for elderly care
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
first state pension scheme in the UK
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Old Age Pensions Act 1908
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gptkbp:influenced_by |
Liberal welfare reforms
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gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:David_Lloyd_George
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gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
limited coverage
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gptkbp:key_figures |
Lloyd George, Winston Churchill
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gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for modern pension systems
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gptkbp:legislation |
gptkb:Pensions_Act_2014
gptkb:battle |
gptkbp:public_awareness |
increased awareness of elderly issues
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gptkbp:public_perception |
generally positive
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gptkbp:purpose |
provide pensions to the elderly
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gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
government funded
general taxation |
gptkbp:related_to |
social security
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gptkbp:repealed_by |
gptkb:National_Insurance_Act_1946
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gptkbp:retirement_year |
70 years
financial sustainability concerns 70 years old 5 shillings per week adjusted for inflation evolved into comprehensive welfare system application through local authorities debate on adequacy of support demographic changes and funding issues evaluated for effectiveness over decades influenced global pension systems led to further reforms in 20th century local post offices means-tested and universal elements ongoing discussions on reform and sustainability reduce poverty and provide security |
gptkbp:scholarships |
means-tested pensions
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gptkbp:student_enrollment |
age and residency
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gptkbp:target_audience |
elderly individuals
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