Which Minister for Health led the setting up of the National Health Service in 1948?

AWilliam Beveridge
BClement Attlee
CAneurin (Nye) BevanRight answer
DR A Butler

Answer: Aneurin (Nye) Bevan

Aneurin Bevan, known as Nye, was Health Minister and led the creation of the NHS in 1948, giving everyone a basic level of health care.

From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "Britain since 1945". Practice question 244 of 651, written in our own words.

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