How did the Government try to deal with Unemployment problems?

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Which party came into power in 1929? Who was their leader? Labour came into power with Ramsey Macdonald as Prime Minister
How did the government try to save money? It made huge spending cuts. Government workers wages were cut by 10-15%
What was a means test? Officials would visit benefit claimers' houses and examine their living conditions to see if they would qualify for the Benefits
What were some ministers reaction to the means test? Most ministers refused to accept these proposals, as they would cause too much hardship. The government collapsed.
What was the national government? With Macdonald as PM a national government was et up. This included both labour, lib dem nd conservative mps in one group. It held not election in October and won.
What were the main changes and Laws during the 1930's? 1929,1930,1931,August 1931 October 1931 1934 1934 1937 Labour come into power,unemployment insurance act, means test introduced and benefit rates cut, government collapsed, national government was formed and elected into power,unemployment act me clear the divide between NI payments nd dole, special areas act, saa amendment

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