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Sampson Kempthorne (1809–1873) was an English architect who specialised in the design of workhouses, before his emigration to New Zealand. Kempthorne came up with two designs – the square plan and the hexagonal or "Y" plan – both contained sections for the different types of inmates (men, women, boys, girls, infirm). The space between different wings was used to provide areas where inmates could exercise – segregated from the other groups. Kempthorne designed workhouses in Abingdon, Andover, Bath, Crediton, Hastings, and Newhaven. Hence, Option A is correct.

The Old Age Pensions Act was passed in 1908 as part of the Liberal welfare reforms. It provided a small pension for people over the age of 70.

The Education (Provision of Meals) Act was passed in 1906. It allowed local authorities to provide free school meals to children from poor families.

The Education (Administrative Provisions) Act of 1907 established the school medical service, but the initial movement and implementation of medical inspection for schoolchildren began in 1906.