... rather limited if not doomed. Contrary to Daingerfield's criticism Peter Clarke's publication, 'Lancashire and the New Liberalism (1970)', emphasised the importance of the Liberal programme. According to Clarke the Liberal reforms, although meagre in essence, proved to be the first ever steps to modernise the infrastructure of the British society. Judging by these interpretations it is important to understand as to why the Liberals implemented such 'radical' ideas and whether they were successful. Many political analysts have argued that Campbell Bannerman's administration had failed to generate the needed impact in their bid to introduce a welfare system in Britain. In spite of this Stewart & Pearce proceeded by arguing that some measures proved to be of some credibility since they highlighted the government's willingness to interfere in domestic issues. The 1906 Education Act was implemented for the purpose of providing free meals for children with no viable source of nutrition. Although ...

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