Series: Papers 70(40) - 182(40)
Taylor Kenkel
A file of memoranda and reports documenting to the British War Cabinet's handling of food policy. Subjects covered in the file include domestic agricultural production of commodity foods and feedstuffs; the reduction of ration sizes, including bacon rations, for military personnel; the importation of certain foods and feedstuffs; and wartime nutrition with the formulation of the Basal Diet. Documents in the file include weekly statistical reports relating to the supplies of commodity foods and feedstuffs, with losses caused by German air raids and the sinking of cargo ships; a discussion of milk policies, such as the Cheap Milk Scheme and the concern over the vulnerability of milk supplies; and progress reports concerning the progress of agriculture in Northern Ireland. Other subjects discussed include food and livestock prices; brewing and distilling provisions; cheap food for the poorer classes; fertiliser requirements for British agriculture; and communal feeding for schoolchildren and workers.
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The National Archives · 28 June 1940 English
(c) further, as two of the elements of which the human system is in most need are present in reduced quantities in white flour, these being Vitamin B1 and calcium, …
The National Archives · 10 September 1940 English
1940 of glasshouse-grown tomatoes at 110,000 tons, about half the amount desired. Any steps by which production might be increased should be taken.+ Importation should be encouraged whether as fresh …
The National Archives · 14 October 1940 English
1. 2. 3. REFRIGERATED SHIPPING SPACE. The Ministry of Food's requirements for the second year of war have been provisionally estimated at 18.9 million tons of cargo, divided into a …
The National Archives · 14 October 1940
1. 2. 3. REFRIGERATED SHIPPING SPACE. The Ministry of Food's requirements for the second year of war have been provisionally estimated at 18.9 million tons of cargo, divided into a …
The National Archives · 14 September 1940
INTRODUCTION 1. The only overseas country, apart from Eire, from which we are now obtaining bacon is Canada. The current agreement ends on October 31st, 1940, and negotiations for a …
The National Archives · 22 June 1940 English
In this connection the reductions should take place in the following order, firstly, low ground flocks of commercial breeding ewes, secondly commercial cattle, thirdly pedigreed cattle and sheep, leaving dairy …
The National Archives · 9 July 1940 English
MINISTRY OF FOOD SECRET Report NO. 33 Copy No. 126 WEEKLY REPORT ON SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS 1. The reserve stocks of WHEAT AND FLOUR (stocks in …
The National Archives · 17 August 1940 English
-2- Acreage Acreage as at Percentage Crop 1st June, 1940. 1939 Increase acres acres Wheat 11,953 2,928 308.2 Barley 17,695 3,493 406.6 Oats 397,427 291,354 115,075 36.4 Potatoes 137,308 19.3 …
The National Archives · 24 December 1940 English
-2- WHEAT BARLEY OATS. Extent Estimated Average Extent Estimated Average Extent Estimated Average total Yield total Yield total Yield production per production per production per Statute Statute Statute Acre Acre. …
The National Archives · 17 July 1940 English
4. SCALES OF RATIONS FOR A.T.S. The new system of messing was, for administrative convenience, also applied to the A.T.S., who receive four-fifths of the soldiers' scale. This represents, in …