Permanent historical factsheet

Reform of Monopolies

Great Britain · Government / Labour Party Government. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

3Records
1948–1976Date range
2Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1948

Harold Wilson1948

London · Government / Labour Party Government

Gets the Monopolies Act passed & is responsible for its implementation

Harold Wilson1948

London · Government / Labour Party Government

The Monopolies Act is passed, sponsored by the Board of Trade

1976

James Callaghan15 November 1976

Government / Labour Party Government

Higher unemployment & welfare benefits come into force. Accepts comprimise, dockers employment monopoly within 1/2 not 5 mile radius

Names involved

Harold WilsonJames Callaghan

Provenance

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