The Great British Pension Steven King argues that government policy on pensions is returning to the principles and practice of the Old Poor Law. Steven King | Published in History Today Volume 54 Issue 10 October 2004 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.