A Long and Illustrious History
The National Health Service was set up in 1948. Which minister led its establishment?
AClement Attlee
BErnest Bevin
CAneurin (Nye) Bevan ✓
DWilliam Beveridge
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Aneurin (Nye) Bevan.
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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