Series: Papers Nos. 76(41) - 158(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 include the prices of and government policies relating to domestic goods such as clothing and soap, and fuels such as coal; the emergency rationing of food if Britain were to be invaded; practical issues with salvage and recovery after enemy attacks; and general rationing policies in line with changes in trade and reserve stocks. Other themes include Britain's role in the negotiations of a post-war international wheat committee, and misgivings about the related trade agreement; the sourcing of skilled labour for the armed forces and agricultural work; strains on transportation infrastructure for industrial workers; and the provision of suitable nutrition for school children. Recurring subjects of documents in the file include regular reports on overseas trade; supplies of raw materials; and the production and consumption of coal.
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The National Archives · 24 July 1941 English
ANNEX II. LETTER FROM THE WAR OFFICE TO THE SECRETARY OF THE PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE. DATED THE 23RD JULY, 1941. Reference the minutes of the 22nd Meeting of the Production Executive …
The National Archives · 13 August 1941 English
We propose to adapt our Departmental requirement in the light experience now being gained from examination of the logs called up. of We are also in consultation with the British …
The National Archives · 6 August 1941 English
in a High Commissioner, in commenting on this offer The despatch to the Secretary of State dated 24th February last, remarked:- "It will be observed that the offer represents a …
The National Archives · 18 June 1941 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT.) TO BE KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY, care may be taken to C.S. (S.) (41) 23. ensure the secrecy of …
The National Archives · 18 September 1941 English
3. My general conclusion is that, given average weather conditions and all the supplementary help that can be organised from among local women, school children, etc., we shall not be …
The National Archives · 20 August 1941 English
At its meeting on 13th August, the Coal Production Council carefully reviewed the man-power position. Bearing in mind that of the 104,000 ex-miners registered, approximately 60,000 were formally face workers, …
The National Archives · 11 August 1941 English
DRAFT CABLE. Following from McDougall. Wheat discussions have now resulted in draft of a proposed Agreement. Comments and instructions from Governments are now requested in hope that after brief adjournment …
The National Archives · 27 July 1941 English
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS June May June January - June 1940 Movements and Classes 1941 1941 1940 1941 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Imports:- Food, drink and tobacco 38,677 32,658 35,277 …
The National Archives · 16 August 1941 English
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Movements and Classes. July June July January-July 1941 1941 1940 1941 1940 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Imports:- Food, drink and tobacco 38,217 38,677 29,835 220,846 273,172 …
The National Archives · 14 August 1941 English
SPECIAL (TREASURY-EXTRA) FROM WASHINGTON TO FOREIGN OFFICE. iscount Halifax. o. 3508. D. 4.42 a.m. 26th July, 1941. 5th July, 1941. R. 1.25 p.m. 26th July, 1941. Following for Treasury, Board …