A Long and Illustrious History
The National Health Service was set up in 1948. Which minister led its establishment?
AClement Attlee
BWilliam Beveridge
CAneurin (Nye) Bevan ✓
DErnest Bevin
Explanation
Aneurin (Nye) Bevan, the Minister for Health in Attlee's government, led the establishment of the NHS in 1948. He is considered the "father of the NHS".
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