Series: Papers Nos. 159(41) - 226(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 in the file include the sale of Reuters news company; the details of a post-war international wheat agreement; provisions for the proper nutrition of schoolchildren; and the rationing of commodities like clothing and chocolate. Other subjects discussed include the rehabilitation, training, and employment of people disabled in industrial and military accidents; the employment of women in government departments as clerical staff; the training of children for military and wartime service, and the related establishment of youth training corps; trade arrangements with the United States after their entry into the war; and issues relating to workers' wages and the prices of produce. Also included in the file are regular reports on themes such as the general economic position of Britain; coal production; petrol consumption; overseas trade; and the stocks of food, raw materials, and animal feed.
Content
- 3
Organization
- 3
Language
- 3
Year
- 3
The National Archives · 1 October 1941 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SECRET L.P.(41) Series. (Continued) WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. MEMORANDA. Serial No. Date. Brief Description. 172 20.10.41. GENERAL ECONOMIC POSITION. …
The National Archives · 21 August 1941 English
A file of meeting minutes and memoranda relating to the British government's plans for accommodation for civil servants working in government departments during air raids. Subjects covered in the file …
The National Archives · 1 October 1941 English
A file containing memoranda for meetings of the Lord President's Committee on domestic affairs during the Second World War. Topics discussed in the file include the sale of Reuters news …