B. Mixed, but on the side of Centrally Planned.
To help them improve their communities
The British economy was already weak after WW1, so when the US stock market crashed, taxes were put on foreign imports. The value of British exports were halved, and many areas went into poverty (unemployment more than doubled) so Britain devalued their pound in 1931, which made goods cheaper and improved their economy.
He evaded the rabid dog by running into his house and locking the door.