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 · 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 · 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 · 16 February 1941 English

lock for assistance is the profits of the firms which continue to do business, i.e. the profits of the nucleus firms ought to be pooled over the whole industry. 3. …


The National Archives · 16 February 1941 English

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT) SECRET L.P. (41) 27 COPY NO. 16TH FEBRUARY, 1941. WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE RESTRICTION OF HOME CONSUMPTION. Memorandum by …


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 · 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 · 27 March 1941 English

Contribution the liability will be represented by the profits of the current chargeable accounting period as diminished or increased by the payments. For Excess Profits Tax the liability will be …


The National Archives · 2 April 1941 English

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. ###T. ### (41) 52. ### April, 1941.) WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. LIMITATION OF SUPPLIES (MISCELLANEOUS) (NO. 5) ORDER. PROPOSED …


The National Archives · 7 May 1941 English

4. The clothing ration is above the present proposed, although austere, rate of civilian output as restricted by raw material supplies. The ration is at about the level of sales …


The National Archives · 6 March 1941 English

is obviously the better course to adopt, particularly no guarantee that a 4% rate of premium could be rate of loss were to increase. as possible, this as there could …