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What was William Beveridge's report on social insurance?
Drafted by William Beveridge, who proposed reforms of social welfare by addressing what he identified as five giants on the road of reconstruction: Want… Disease, Ignorance, Squalor and Idleness.
Was this report by William Beveridge helpful?
It formed the basis for the post-war reforms known as the Welfare State, which include the expansion of National Insurance and the creation of the National Health Service.
Are there any other interesting aspects of William Beveridge's report?
Published in the midst of World War II, the report promised rewards for everyone's sacrifices. It was overwhelmingly popular with the public.
Did William Beveridge bring about change?
The war years saw great improvements in working conditions and welfare provisions, which paved the way for the postwar UK Welfare State.
What struggles did William Beveridge face?
Inside the Cabinet, there was debate whether to publish the Report at that time. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said tp postpone as it involved an impracticable financial commitment.

Question: did they listen to him?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the Cabinet listen to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to postpon publishing the Report as it involved an impractical financial commitment?