Dreadnought Construction ProgrammeMarch 1909
Supports construction intended to preserve Britains naval superiority.
Historical person
Reginald McKenna Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Reginald McKenna, based on 12 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
12 records1909–191512 events1 places
Chronological biography
1909
Naval EstimatesMarch 1909
Defends increased naval estimates during the dreadnought scare.
1910
Naval Spending Programme14 March 1910
Defends major expenditure as necessary for British naval security.
Navy Estimates14 March 1910
Introduces the Navy Estimates for the financial year.
1911
Cabinet Office Transfer24 October 1911
Assumes responsibility for policing, prisons and domestic administration.
Home Secretary Appointment24 October 1911
Becomes Home Secretary when Churchill moves to the Admiralty.
1912
Titanic Inquiry Assessors Nominated26 April 1912
Nominates five assessors to assist Lord Mersey during the formal investigation into Titanic's loss.
1913
Cat and Mouse Act25 April 1913
Introduces temporary release for hunger-striking prisoners in poor health.
Temporary Prisoner Discharge25 April 1913
Allows recovered prisoners to be returned to complete their sentences.
Institutional Care Legislation15 August 1913
Creates administrative arrangements for institutional supervision and care.
Mental Deficiency Act15 August 1913
Oversees enactment of the Mental Deficiency Act.
1915
Excess Profits Duty1915
McKenna introduces a tax on exceptional wartime business profits.
Titles and roles
Chancellor of the Exchequer · First Lord of the Admiralty · Home Secretary
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.