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.
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The National Archives · 26 November 1941 English
PRODUCTION. TABLE I. Estimated Quantity of Saleable Coal Raised. 1,796,400 2,349,900 1,279,700 4,567,000 3,282,800 3,050,400 1,828,000 2,749,300 723,000 76,900 70,700 81,200 158,200 108,200 January (month) 17,402,800 19,199200 - ###ebruary " …
The National Archives · 8 November 1941 English
POST-WAR PLANNING PROCEDURE. 1. With the progress of the war, it becomes increasingly difficult to draw a clear dividing line between problems of current administration and post-war planning, and close …
The National Archives · 2 December 1941 English
(b) the fact that we could not offer such concessions without the consent of the Empire Governments concerned. Nevertheless, the United States authorities did ask for modifications of certain preferences …
The National Archives · 29 October 1941 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT TO BE KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY. It is requested that special care may be taken to SECRET ensure the …
The National Archives · 27 December 1941 English
I am advised that the increase in labour and other costs, which producers will have incurred this winter, represents more than 11/2d. per gallon applied to the milk sold during …
The National Archives · 12 December 1941 English
The final figures, therefore, here. There was, of course, the industries concerned before the from introduced; the above figures therefore was the total labour force given up to the represent …
The National Archives · 31 December 1941 English
meeting that he thought that the process of fixing milk prices would of necessity continue to be more in the nature of bargaining rather than precise costing. As I understand …
The National Archives · 1 October 1941 English
###IS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT.) SECRET. C.S.(S.) (41) 43. 8TH OCTOBER, 1941. COPY NO. CENTRAL STATISTICAL OFFICE. ANALYSIS OF THE USES OF MOTOR FUEL IN …
The National Archives · 22 December 1941 English
4. The success up to date of the policy of reliance upon the join machinery in industry will scarcely be disputed. Both employers' and workers' organiga- tions have shown by …
The National Archives · 10 December 1941 English
Royal Ordnance Factories to and from their work.* We are ready to place an order for vehicles, being short-truck delivery at the rate of 50 a month beginning in June …
The National Archives · 22 October 1941 English
From the 1,170,000 fit men of military age in the munitions industries 69,000 From the 1,430,000 fit men of military age in other essential industries and services (e.g. agriculture, transport …
The National Archives · 29 December 1941 English
The question of avoiding any discrimination between the grain and the malt distillers is, I think the responsibility of the Minister of Food, who will no doubt consult the Whisky …
The National Archives · 2 December 1941 English
###OCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT) ECRET ###.P. (41) 200 COPY NO. ND DECEMBER, 1941. WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE THE WAGES SITUATION AND INFLATION. Memorandum by …
The National Archives · 17 December 1941 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. SECRET. COPY NO. L.P. (41) 210 17th December, 1941. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. WAR CABINET. RAILWAYMEN'S WAGE CLAIMS. Note by Minister …
The National Archives · 21 November 1941 English
might well be a rise of several points in the index above the level corresponding to the figure of 130 mentioned in the Budget Speech - with results which would, …
The National Archives · 5 November 1941 English
(THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. SECRET. L.P. (41) 183. 5th November, 1941. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. Memorandum by the Minister without Portfolio. This question …
The National Archives · 21 October 1941 English
in all forms of fuel Review by the Mines Department. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. THE COAL SITUATION AND RATIONING. I. PRODUCTION. During the 26 weeks to 3rd May last …
The National Archives · 17 October 1941 English
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS January-September Movements and Classes September August September 1941 1941 1940 1941 1940 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Imports:- Food, drink and tobacco 39,029 36,439 29,337 295,953 337,197 …
The National Archives · 29 October 1941 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. COPY NO 48 L.P. (41) 180. 29th October, 1941. WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE PRICE STABILISATION: APPLICATIONS FOR PRICE INCREASES …
The National Archives · 31 December 1941 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. SECRET LP. (41) 226 COPY NO. 52 31st DECEMBER 1941 WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. RETAIL COAL PRICES IN LONDON. …