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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
Which politician oversaw the 1944 Education Act, which introduced free secondary education in England and Wales?
Correct answer
R A Butler
Why
R A Butler was responsible for the Education Act 1944, often called 'the Butler Act'. It introduced free secondary education in England and Wales.
Answer choices
- AAneurin Bevan
- BR A Butler
- CWilliam Beveridge
- DClement Attlee