Minister of National Insurance1945
Appointed Minister of National Insurance
Historical person
James Griffiths Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Griffiths, based on 7 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
7 records1945–19557 events1 places
Chronological biography
1945
Welfare State Planning1945
Works on social insurance alongside health service reform.
1946
National Insurance Act1946
National Insurance Act 1946 creates a wider contributory social security system
National Insurance Industrial Injuries Act1946
National Insurance Industrial Injuries Act 1946 creates work injury insurance and compensation rights
1948
National Assistance Act1948
National Assistance Act 1948 abolishes the Poor Law and creates a national assistance scheme
1950
Colonial Development and Welfare Act1950
Colonial Development and Welfare Act 1950 extends funding and powers for colonial development and welfare
1955
Deputy Party Leader1955
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
Titles and roles
Deputy Leader of Labour Party · Minister of National Insurance · Minister of National Insurance · Minister of National Insurance · Minister · Minister of National Insurance · Secretary of State for Colonies · Secretary of State for the Colonies
Record provenance
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