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 June 1941
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMEN### ###CRET. ###. (41) 98. COPY NO. ###4th June, 1941. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. WHEAT PRODUCTION. Memorandum by the Minister …
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 · 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 · 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 · 22 May 1941 English
The figure of estimated consumption (330,000 tons) takes no account of (i) loss through air raid damage, (ii) the recent cuts in the Service requirements of wool, or (iii) an …
The National Archives · 24 June 1941 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMEN### ###CRET. ###. (41) 98. COPY NO. ###4th June, 1941. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. WHEAT PRODUCTION. Memorandum by the Minister …
The National Archives · 25 September 1941 English
(THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT). SECRET. COPY NO. 48 L.P. (41) 157. 24th September, 1941. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. AGRICULTURAL WAGES AND PRICES. Memorandum …
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 · 11 August 1941 English
OUTWARD TELEGRAM. (This telegram is of particular secrecy and should be by the authorised recipient and not passed on.) retained (CYPHER) WAR CABINET DISTRIBUTION. TO: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FROM …