... of Britain. Although Peel may not have been a good party leader, he did what he thought was best for his country - but are his actions worthy enough to be called achievements in terms of conservatism and/or for the country? If they are, were they in social or economic policy? The Mines Act of 1842 was one of Peel's actions whilst in power. This act prohibited the employment of women, girls and boys less than ten years old underground. This is an obvious social reform but was it an 'achievement'? From within his party, there were actually a few grumblings but nothing too serious. Overall, the party was happy and so it could be considered an achievement for them. In terms of whether it was an achievement for his country is rather controversial. It did help those people, to whom it applied to, but the reform was very limited ...

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