Series: Papers Nos. 76(41) - 158(41)

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25 August 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 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.


The National Archives · 9 June 1941 English

-2- 5. Having considered the matter and bearing in mind that carefully the basic ration has remained unchanged since the outbreak of war, I recommend that it should be reduced …


The National Archives · 21 August 1941 English

PRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF LABOUR AND NATIONAL SERVICE TO PARLIAMENT BY COMMAND OF HIS MAJESTY, AUGUST, 1941. INTERIM REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON SKILLED MEN IN THE SERVICES. To …


The National Archives · 17 June 1941 English

7. Canned Fish and Canned Meat. I should like to ration these because of their importance, but the anticipated output of canned meat, canned fish, canned "meals", canned soup and …


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 · 30 September 1941 English

done in these which is directly form of 4. A good deal has been done and is being directions, particularly as regards traffic controlled by or on account of the …


The National Archives · 21 August 1941 English

THIS SECET P (1) 129. 1s DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT). ET August, 1941. 48 COPY NO. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. Transport of Factory Workers. …


The National Archives · 9 June 1941 English

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. May April May January - May Movements and Classes. 1941 1941 1940 1941 1940 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Imports:- 18,853 14,566 35,131 88,156 169,485 manufactured 43,459 …


The National Archives · 23 July 1941 English

Before, however, issuing the Order, I think it right to bring the matter again before the Lord President's Committee. It has been represented to me from several quarters, both in …


The National Archives · 21 August 1941 English

Although the Group system would involve more limitation of choice, the range of foods to which entitlement is given would be sufficient to give satisfaction t the public. Workers with …


The National Archives · 28 May 1941 English

Treasury, Great George 28th May, Street, S.W.1. I have been in consultation with the Minister of Food with a view to enlisting his aid in keeping the Food Index at …