The Education Act 1944 which introduced free secondary education is called:
A Life in the UK Test practice question on life in the United Kingdom. Here is the correct answer, why each option is right or wrong, and the background you need to remember it.
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A
The Attlee Act
Attlee was Prime Minister — Butler was responsible for the education reform.
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B
The Butler Act ✓ Correct
The Education Act 1944 is called 'The Butler Act' after R A Butler, who oversaw its introduction as minister responsible for education.
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C
The Beveridge Act
Beveridge wrote the social insurance report — the education act was Butler's achievement.
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D
The Bevan Act
Bevan led the creation of the NHS — not the education reforms.
The correct answer is B: The Butler Act
The Education Act 1944 is called 'The Butler Act' after R A Butler, who oversaw its introduction as minister responsible for education.
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