The Speenhamland system was a very successful policy and is in existence even to this day.

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The Speenhamland system was a controversial policy implemented in England in the late 18th and early 19th century, which provided a supplement to the wages of low-income workers based on the price of bread and the number of dependents they had. While it initially had some success in preventing starvation, it faced criticism for discouraging work and encouraging population growth, and was eventually abolished in 1834. It is not in existence today.

The Speenhamland System Was a Very Successful Policy and Is