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 · 1 July 1941
4. The objections of Parliament and the general public to giving additional profits to railway shareholders, which involve raising fares to the travelling public, are well known to the members …
The National Archives · 29 May 1941 English
increased difficulty of coastal shipping and of obtaining supplies from the Midlands. If prices were allowed to rise to cover the increased cost some diminution of consumption would probably take …
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 …
The National Archives · 28 May 1941 English
On this assurance the Delegate Conference accepted the Essential Work Order and the Miners' Executive shortly afterwards presented a demand to the owners for a minimum wage of 80/- a …
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 · 6 August 1941 English
the mines the President ###dicated to Canteen arrangements is to secure the return of 25,000 While the immediate objective of the Board of Trade with the men to the Minister …
The National Archives · 27 May 1941 English
7. The late Government gave farmers an assurance that prices of agricultural products would be fixed at levels "such as would give a reasonable return to the farmer and enable …
The National Archives · 24 September 1941 English
If wage rates continue to rise the price stabilisation policy would have to be abandoned. But if, notwithstanding these warnings, employers and workers do in fact agree on increased wages, …
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 …
The National Archives · 1 July 1941 English
4. The objections of Parliament and the general public to giving additional profits to railway shareholders, which involve raising fares to the travelling public, are well known to the members …