"It was a basic part of Paxman's programme that they were."

Please provide the quotes Jom - There was no promise or inference given at any time from the British Government or by any of the Armed Forces that:

1: "It'll all be over by Christmas"

2: "We are fighting the War to End War"

3: "We are fighting for a home fit for heroes" - (First mention of that was made by Llyod George after the end of the war)

Thanks for the correction on Bevan/Beveridge I knew that the 1942 Report was by Beveridge but incorrectly thought that it was Bevan who was responsible for implimenting it.

I'll take notice of the "ignorant fool" but not from someone who can't tell the difference between a Mute Swan and a Flamingo.