Series: Papers Nos. 1(42) - 105(42)
Taylor Kenkel
A file of memoranda, graphs, and statistical data concerning the workings of the Lord President's Committee on domestic affairs during the Second World War. The documents discuss the committee's attempts to save key resources through rationing, with items such as tobacco, tea, and alcohol targeted by the committee to be rationed; and the committee's attempts to cut down on public largesse, including its decision that meals served in restaurants should not consist of more than three courses. The documents also cover the payment of pensions to British ex-servicemen; the committee's attempts to increase the supply of doctors and dentists for the British Armed Forces; and the committee's concern that the British coal mining industry is in need of a larger workforce, as the upcoming winter is set to put severe pressure on Britain's coal reserves. Other documents include a series of graphs outlining recent developments in Britain's industrial productivity.
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The National Archives · 20 January 1942 English
B. Supplementary Ration. A cut of 10 per cent on all supplementary rations of private cars and motor cycles, with the proviso that in the case of an "essential" user …
The National Archives · 22 April 1942 English
4. 8. is 5. 6. 7. 9. - 2 - The allocations to particular uses have been closely combed and progressively reduced. Increased economies in wrapping and packing may yet …
The National Archives · 21 January 1942 English
PRODUCTION. January February March April May June July August September October November December " " " Estimated Quantity of Saleable (weekly average) " " TABLE 1941 3,824,000 " " " …
The National Archives · 6 January 1942 English
(A) AGRICULTURAL PRICE ADJUSTMENTS IN RELATION TO COSTS. GOVERNMENT PLEDGES. 1. The first assurance that prices would be subject to review in the event of any substantial changes in costs …
The National Archives · 18 February 1942 English
TO BE. KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY. It Is requested that special care may be taken to SECRET 57 8 C.S. 18TH FEBRUARY, 1942 STOCKS OF FOOD AND ANIMAL FEEDING …
The National Archives · 13 January 1942 English
4. We are now informed that January loadings are not 2 million tons, and that although likely to be more than stand at 1.85 million tons, they February loadings now …
The National Archives · 14 March 1942 English
Movements and Classes. Imports:- Food, drink and tobacco Raw materials and articles mainly unmanufactured Articles wholly or mainly manufactured Animals, not for food Parcel post Total Imports Exports of United …
The National Archives · 21 January 1942 English
TO BE KEPT UNDER LOOK AND KEY. It is requested that special care may be taken to ensure the secrecy of this document. (THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS …
The National Archives · 29 January 1942 English
-2- 5. The basic period is taken as October, 1940, in preference to a pre-war period. Standardisation of wages after the outbreak of war affected the costs of hauliers very …
The National Archives · 14 February 1942 English
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. January Movements and Classes. £'000 Food, drink and tobacco 35,367 43,733 23,132 Raw materials and articles mainly unmanufactured 21,613 18,00 Articles wholly or mainly manufactured 44,522 28,300 …