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 · 17 September 1941 English
TO BE KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY. It is requested that special care may be taken to ensure the secrecy of this document. ( THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF …
The National Archives · 17 July 1941 English
[PRICE STABILISATION AND INDUSTRIAL POLICY] STABILISATION AND WAGES] Presented to Parliament by Command of His Majesty July, 1941 LONDON RINTED AND PUBLISHED BY HIS MAJESTY'S STATIONERY OFFICE ### purchased directly …
The National Archives · 28 May 1941 English
(other than food). Meantime the rationing scheme for clothing should goods, a seller's market into a buyer's market, thus reducing, for tend to convert little time at least, the tendency …
The National Archives · 13 September 1941 English
GENERAL EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM. Summary of main provisions. 1. The draft Wheat Agreement (copy annexed) that the signatories shall set up provides Council (Article I, page 6) and a Wheat Union …
The National Archives · 6 August 1941 English
CENTRAL REGISTER OF ACCOMMODATION Number of requests for earmarking received from from inception the Register to 28.6.41. of Departments, Local Authorities, etc. Departments, Local 6.9.39 1.6.41 Total for A###horities, etc. …
The National Archives · 1 July 1941 English
-2- Board's average Built-up price Estimated Selling price (excluding duty) surplus (+) (excluding duty) deficiency (### pence per gallon Motor Spirit 11.42 10.92 + 0.50 Derv (diesel oil for road …
The National Archives · 28 July 1941 English
The time has come when the Central Register must be assisted by some chinery, which must obviously be of an inter-departmental character and possessing authority, to consider demands, explore and …
The National Archives · 28 May 1941 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SECRET L.P. (41) (Continued) Series. WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. MEMORANDA. Serial Date. Brief Description. No. 89 11.6.41. INTERNATIONAL WHEAT …
The National Archives · 28 May 1941 English
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 …