Series: Papers Nos. 1(41) - 75(41)

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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.


The National Archives · 1 May 1941 English

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. SECRET. L.P.(41)63. COPY NO. (1st May, 1941). WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. ECONOMY IN THE CONSUMPTION OF GAS OIL. Memorandum …


The National Archives · 11 February 1941 English

and (iii) minimum civilian requirements. In the pottery industry, for example, a nucleus of about 60 firms out of a total of 210 should provide sufficient capacity, the remaining 150 …


The National Archives · 11 February 1941 English

33. (THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT) SECRET L.P. (41)17. 11th February, 1941. Copy No. WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. IMPORTATION AND USE OF NEWSPRINT. Memorandum …


The National Archives · 24 February 1941 English

I propose, therefore, that everybody thould be issued with a supply of coupons which he can use in any shop to buy any clothes on sale there. The scheme must …


The National Archives · 15 March 1941 English

(THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT.) SECRET. P. (41) 42. COPY NO. 5th March, 1941. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. PERSONAL INJURIES (CIVILIANS) SCHEME. Memorandum by …


The National Archives · 23 April 1941 English

8. Separate arrangements will be necessary to meet the Army's needs of soap. At present soap required for personal use must be purchased. The suggestion hs### been made to the …


The National Archives · 20 February 1941 English

-2- was recommended by the Moyne Committee, which a somewhat similar body reported on the industry before the 1938 Act was drafted, and that this recommendation was not accepted by …


The National Archives · 14 March 1941

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS January Movements and Classes. 1941 1941 1940 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 Imports:- Food, drink and tobacco 25,508 Raw materials and articles mainly unmanufactured 16.963 Articles wholly …


The National Archives · 2 January 1941 English

L.P. (41) Series. THIS No. Date. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SECRET Serial (C39388—1) 10 11 12 …


The National Archives · 2 January 1941 English

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 …