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Aneurin Bevan (1897 - 1960)
Welsh politician, Bevan, became one of the most important ministers in the 1945-1951 Labour government.
Bevan became the foremost parliamentary critic of Neville Chamberlain and his government. Bevan argued that Winston Churchill should replace Chamberlain.
Bevan was responsible for establishing the National Health Service, set up on 5th July 1948, when the government took over responsibility for all medical services so that they were free for anybody who needed help.
Welsh politician, Bevan, became one of the most important ministers in the 1945-1951 Labour government.
Bevan became the foremost parliamentary critic of Neville Chamberlain and his government. Bevan argued that Winston Churchill should replace Chamberlain.
Bevan was responsible for establishing the National Health Service, set up on 5th July 1948, when the government took over responsibility for all medical services so that they were free for anybody who needed help.
by Jake Bevan July 3, 2006