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 · 8 December 1941 English
It will be seen from the table above that the average weekly earnings in the industries covered by the enquiry increased from 89/- to 99/3 for men. According to my …
The National Archives · 26 December 1941 English
(THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT). SECRET. L.P. (41) 218 26th December, 1941. COPY NO. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. ALLOCATION OF CEREALS FOR DISTILLING Memorandum …
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 · 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 · 30 December 1941 English
(THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT) SECRET Copy No. L.P.(41)223 30th December, 1941. WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE BEER Memorandum by the Minister of Food (1) …
The National Archives · 23 December 1941 English
of the order to the psychological the 3. With regard to the detailed proposals of the Minister of Labour I would make the following comment:- (1) Postponement for 3 months …
The National Archives · 16 December 1941 English
4. Cheese. The present cheese ration is 3 oz. per week for the ordinary consumer and 12 oz. for the priority consumer. The amount available for the priority consumer was …
The National Archives · 17 November 1941 English
73 IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. October September October January - October Movements and Classes. Imports:- Food, drink and tobacco 44,410 39,029 32,268 340,520 369,433 Raw materials and articles mainly unmanufactured 25,651 …
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 · 20 October 1941 English
(THIS DOCUMENT SECRET. C.S. (S.) (41)46. TO BE KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY. 20TH OCTOBER, IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT). COPY NO. that special care may be …