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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 12 March 1941 English
SCHEMES OF GOVERNMENT CONTROL: SHORTAGE OF ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL. Memorandum by the Lord President of the Council. 1. War inevitably produces a great increase in the volume and complexity of the …
The National Archives · 13 February 1941 English
7. The quotas already imposed on Japanese textiles, accepted in most Colonies a necessary though loyally form of help to what was then a depressed industry in the mother country …
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 · 1 March 1941 English
Committee. new rates are on the basis of an average of 16 days as ships of all sizes in present circumstances are taking the same time on the voyage. The …