Series: Papers Nos. 1(42) - 105(42)

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25 August 2022
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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 · 4 February 1942 English

4. In fact, imports in the first quarter of the calendar year are always at a relatively low level; imports in the first quarter of 1941 amounted to less than …


The National Archives · 22 April 1942 English

MINISTRY 22nd OF WAR TRANSPORT. 1942. -2- APRIL, to seek recoupment of proved loss of carrying capacity. Compensation would be based on a certified statement of mileage run, and would …


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 · 10 February 1942 English

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. SECRET. P. (42) 39. COPY NO. 54 9th February 1942. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. BREAD POLICY. NOTE BY MINISTER …


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

SUPPLIES -2- 7. OF FLOUR COULD BE INCREASED from September onwards by the following measures, which are arranged in order of practicability:— This could be raised to 95 per cent. …


The National Archives · 25 April 1942 English

INDUSTRIES COVERED BY LIMITATION OF SUPPLIES (MISC.) ORDERS. Numbers of Wage-earning Employees engaged in Manufacture. 1 2 3 Employment on Controlled Employment on all Goods for Home Orders. Products (including, …


The National Archives · 28 April 1942 English

MEMORANDUM ON THE CONCLUSION OF THE WHEAT DISCUSSIONS IN WASHINGTON. 1. The wheat discussions in Washington have reached and agreement is completed in three a concluding inter-related documents, viz: stage …


The National Archives · 28 January 1942 English

3. Under the existing tyre control proposals no motorist running on basic ration only will be allowed to acquire tyres to replace those on his car — he will merely …


The National Archives · 26 January 1942 English

threaten and make Submitted for approval, the following factors have been taken which is into account : - to impose further strain on our (a) Recent developments it desirable that …