Series: Papers Nos. 106(42) - 200(42)
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 documents include conditions in Germany and German-occupied countries; the rationing and prices of meals in restaurants and hotels; issues of social welfare relating to pensions and allowances; and the creation of an industrial order of merit. Other topics covered include restrictions on the speed limits of vehicles and economies in the consumption of motor fuel; extensions to Double Summer Time; proposals for financially aiding the British film industry; the ratio of flour and its substitutes in bread production; and whether or not women in the workplace should be compelled to take up fire-watching duties. The committee also received regular memoranda detailing topics such as the situation of British overseas trade; the levels of reserve stocks of goods and materials; the general position of the British economy; and wage levels in various industries.
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The National Archives · 13 June 1942 English
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. (a) Under £500 Movements and Classes May April May Jan 1942 1942 1941 1942 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 Imports:- Food, drink and tobacco 42,380 40,887 32,708 196,983 …
The National Archives · 7 September 1942 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SECRET SUPPLIES AND MARKET REQUIREMENTS OF OATS Memorandum by Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Department of Agriculture for Scotland …
The National Archives · 29 August 1942 English
###aman Class on (i) 1919 (ii) 1925 scales. 1/- ###ref P.O. and P.O. 2/- ###ading Rate & A.B. -/6d. 1/4 to 1/6 ###dinary Seaman - 1/3 1st Class - 1/- …
The National Archives · 5 September 1942 English
courses are possible. 2. On the first of these matters various alternative (i) Regard must be had to reactions on the allowances for children granted to a pensioned war widow. …
The National Archives · 26 August 1942 English
10. I am inclined to think the best way of dealing with the matter is to retain the provision restricting all meals to a maximum of three courses but to …
The National Archives · 24 July 1942 English
TO BE KERT UNDER CO###ND KEY. It is requested that ### ### care may be taken to ensure the secrecy of this document. (THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS …
The National Archives · 17 September 1942 English
-2- (b) At the same time, the effects of fatigue, the outcome of working a week of 51/2 shifts or more since the fall of France, are probably beginning to …
The National Archives · 27 May 1942 English
TO BE KEPT UNDER LOOK AND KEY. it in requested that special care may be taken to ensure the secrecy of this document. THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS …
The National Archives · 26 August 1942 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT.) MOST SECRET C.S. (S) (42)42 26TH, AUGUST, 1942 COPY NO. CENTRAL STATISTICAL OFFICE STOCKS OF FOOD AND ANIMAL FEEDING-STUFFS, RAW …
The National Archives · 13 May 1942 English
-1- ANNEX. Proposals of the Minister of Labour and National Service and the Minister of Works and Buildings. In Order to cope with the situation created by the sub- stantial …