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

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20 July 2022
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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.


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The National Archives · 18 February 1941 English

manufactured IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Movements and Classes. January December January 1941 1940 1940 £'000 £'000 £'000 ###ts:- Food, drink and tobacco 28,303 25,041 45,911 Raw materials and articles mainly unmanufactured …


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 · 19 March 1941 English

1939 4th Qtr. 1940 IMPORTS and Fisheries -2- 48.8 41.3 Year Year Area 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1939 1940 Qtr. Qtr. Qtr. Qtr. In million £3. (1) Eire and Faroe …


The National Archives · 2 April 1941 English

NOTES ON CONSUMPTION OF RUBBER. The following table summarises returns given by manufacturers of their consumption of rubber during January, 1941. Tons. Per cent of total. Direct Government (including Railways). …


The National Archives · 10 January 1941 English

- 10th 2 - to cost £10 millions, spread over the next two years. The works would be directed to adapting the lay-out of the lines to a wartime economy, …


The National Archives · 23 April 1941 English

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT.) SECRET. C.S. (S.) (41) 12. 22ND APRIL, 1941. COPY NO. CENTRAL STATISTICAL OFFICE. Principles to be followed in securing adequate …


The National Archives · 15 January 1941 English

-1- of OUTLINE OF POLICY IN REGARD TO EXPORT SURPLUSES. I. General Objectives. 1. At present, partly swing to the blockade and partly owing to shipping difficulties, a large part …


The National Archives · 30 January 1941 English

and relief of and finance of foreign trade: compensation hardship. 5. Foreign Trade. General export policy: export industries. problems affecting the major 6. Export Surpluses. dealt with by The problem …


The National Archives · 15 May 1941 English

REPORTS AND EXPORTS. Movements and Classes Imports :- Food, drink and tobacco. Raw materials and articles mainly unmanufactured. Articles wholly or mainly manufactured Animals, not for food. Parcel post Total …


The National Archives · 14 March 1941 English

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 …