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 · 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 · 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 · 11 September 1941
-2- At the same time an application was made to the Production### Executive asking that the Ministry of Labour should be given discretion to withdraw ex-underground miners from semi-skilled and …
The National Archives · 17 September 1941 English
CALLING-UP OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS REPORT BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE MAN POWER COMMITTEE. 1. At its meeting on Thursday, the 11th September, my Committee considered the issues raised in the …
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 …