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The New Social Services and the Citizen

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On the eve of the introduction of the new Social Service schemes, the Prime Minister explains how he believes they will benefit the country. Attlee describes the aims of the four new schemes, the National Insurance Act, Industrial Injuries Act, National Assistance and the National Health Service, and states his belief that they will improve the country's health and happiness.

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