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.
Content
- 50
Publication Type
- 41
- 7
- 2
Organization
- 50
Language
- 48
Year
- 50
The National Archives · 9 August 1940 English
(1939- 40) September October November December January February March April May June July August * Estimated. Uncorrected for seasonal variation. 91 94 96 100 104 107 109 112 116 116 …
The National Archives · 24 July 1940 English
7. It is obviously undesirable that we should act so precipitately in this matter (unless conditions make it unavoidable) that many farms now engaged in livestock production should be rendered …
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 · 13 August 1940 English
(Quantities in thousands of tons) 1940: Week ended: July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 Aug. 3 WHEAT AND FLOUR (in terms of Wheat) 1934/35 - 1938/39 average weekly …
The National Archives · 26 June 1940 English
MINISTRY OF FOOD, GREAT WESTMINSTER HOUSE, HORSEFERRY ROAD, LONDON, S.W.1. SECRET Report No. 32 98 Copy No. WEEKLY REPORT ON SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS 1. The reserve …
The National Archives · 8 October 1940 English
MINISTRY OF FOOD SECRET Report No. 46 Copy No. 121 WEEKLY REPORT ON SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS 1. The total of stocks of WHEAT AND FLOUR in …
The National Archives · 11 September 1940 English
2. 5. 6. MINISTRY OF FOOD Report No. 42. Copy No. WEEKLY REPORT ON SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS. Very low imports in the week ended August 31st …
The National Archives · 14 September 1940 English
PIG POLICY IN WAR TIME. Memorandum submitted through the Secretary of State for Home Affairs by the Minister of Agriculture for Northern Ireland. It is agreed (1) that first preference …
The National Archives · 29 August 1940 English
MINISTRY OF FOOD Report No. 40 SECRET Copy No. 118 WEEKLY REPORT ON SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS 1. Imports of WHEAT AND FLOUR have risen again to …