True or false: In the early 20th century, members of Parliament began to be paid a salary for the first time.

ATrueRight answer
BFalse

Answer: True

Paying MPs was one of the early 1900s reforms and helped more people get involved in public life. Other measures included pensions for older people and free meals for schoolchildren.

From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The 20th century". Practice question 205 of 651, written in our own words.

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