Series: Papers Nos. 1(41) - 75(41)
Taylor Kenkel
A file containing memoranda for meetings of the Lord President's Committee on domestic affairs during the Second World War. Topics discussed in the file include the responsibilities of governmental departments after a restructure; competition faced by the Lancashire textile industry in international markets, with particular reference to the Indian textile industry; the import levels of newspapers; and a plan for financially aiding the British film industry. Other topics discussed include a shortage in administrative personnel for government duties; the question of who holds legal responsibility for the rents of properties damaged by enemy action; the prices of wool; plans for economising the usage of petrol; and methods to utilise kitchen waste to ensure its maximum use. Regular reports discussed include the situation of British overseas trade; the status of railway works across the country; and rationing plans for consumer goods such as petrol, clothing, and soap.
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The National Archives · 5 February 1941 English
The Committee was established by a Minute of the Lord President's Committee (L.P. (41) 2nd Conclusions, Minute 2), with terms of reference as follows:- (a) that the suggestions received from …
The National Archives · 12 February 1941 English
4. In cases falling within sub-paragraph (a) above, the premises are ex hypothesi incapable of beneficial occupation. In these cases no difficulty arises because, if the steps provided for by …
The National Archives · 12 May 1941 English
-2- The question of appropriate notices in garages and supply points is being taken up with the Petroleum Board. Further publicity action will be considered from time to time in …
The National Archives · 17 March 1941 English
and the date on which the War Damage Commission will be in a position to determine whether the case is one in which a cost of works payment or a …
The National Archives · 11 April 1941
THE "WEDGWOOD" PROGRAMME. This programme of Railway Works totalling nearly £5 million in value was submitted to me by the Railway Executive Committee on the 5th March, 1941. They are …
The National Archives · 5 February 1941
by order maximum prices or maximum percentage margins of gross or net profit appropriate to the manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer for particular descriptions of goods. These powers will Probably be …