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 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 · 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 · 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 …
The National Archives · 14 January 1941 English
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS 30,588 335,960 338,167 61 824 683 1,094 6,655 10,573 40,169 413,084 439,536 December November December January - December Movements and Classes 1940 1940 1939 1940 1939 £'000 …
The National Archives · 7 May 1941 English
I would also observe that the total consumption about only is THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT). SECRET. (41) 65. COPY NO. May, 1941. WAR CABINET. …
The National Archives · 12 February 1941 English
of -these commodities. Consumption of these materials at the present rate would exceed such a rate of importation by some 500,000 tons to 700,000 tons year and would reduce stocks …
The National Archives · 16 April 1941 English
Rent Restrictions Acts - Scotland The purposes of these Acts are (1) To protect the tenants of the houses to which the Acts apply (a) against increase of standard rent …
The National Archives · 14 March 1941 English
the question of including something under this head considered. Nevertheless, I believe that a be found for these problems. Ordinary share will have to be reasonable solution can 7. But …
The National Archives · 8 March 1941 English
ZR. 5/43/21. RAILWAY WORKS ON MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT ACCOUNT. Position on 15.2.41. The following statement sets forth the works under three main headings, viz:- A. Works completed, or nearly completed …
The National Archives · 11 January 1941 English
Annex PORT CLEARANCE. FUNCTIONS. I. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF PORT DIRECTORATE. 1. Greater efficiency can be achieved at individual ports, and generally at ports within the Regions, by the appointment …
The National Archives · 6 March 1941 English
some of the 1940 clips are now arriving in this country and reports have been received from Australia and New Zealand of the quality of the clips generally. It is …
The National Archives · 23 April 1941 English
-2- decided that it would not to allow the transport be in services the national of the country interest to revert after the war to the unco-ordinated condition in which …
The National Archives · 28 April 1941 English
5. Some of the relevant factors are:- (a) Unless either the petrol rations are drastically reduced, or considerable encouragement is granted, no large scale transfer to producers is to be …
The National Archives · 15 January 1941 English
ANNEX DETERMINATION OF NEEDS BILL Memorandum by the Assistance Beard. 1. If the Determination of Needs Bill is enacted in substantially its present form it will place on the Assistance …
The National Archives · 6 February 1941 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT ###41) 15 February, 1941). Copy No. 36 WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE LIMITATION OF SUPPLIES (WOVEN TEXTILES) ORDER Note by …
The National Archives · 22 January 1941 English
2 THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SECRET WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTES FOR IMPORTED LIQUID FUEL CONTENTS Page MEMORANDUM BY THE SECRETARY FOR MINES …
The National Archives · 4 February 1941 English
Price Increases. Memorandum by the President of the Board of Trade. The reasons which have been given to justify price increases are so multitudinous that a rough classification seems to …