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 · 26 May 1942 English
9. In so far as the Agricultural Ministers cannot get so large an increase in potatoes, we should like them to try to make good any deficiency by still greater …
The National Archives · 15 June 1942 English
###IS TO the 6TH JUNE, 1942. BE KEPT UNDER LOCK AND KEY. It is requested that special care may be taken to ensure secrecy of this document. DOCUMENT IS THE …
The National Archives · 5 August 1942 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT Secret. L.P. (42) 175. 5th August, 1942. Copy No. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. TRANSPORT OF FLOWERS. NOTE BY MINISTER …
The National Archives · 14 July 1942 English
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS Movement and Classes June 1942 May 1942 June 1941 Jan 1942 - June 1941 drink and tobacco 34,411 42,380 38,675 231,485 182,997 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 …
The National Archives · 1 July 1942 English
REPORT ON EXPORT POLICY BY COMMITTEE OF OFFICIALS. We have been instructed by the President of the Board of Trade to prepare an appreciation of the target for exports in …
The National Archives · 17 July 1942 English
ANNEX LETTER DATED 17TH JULY FROM THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY TO THE LORD PRESENT OF THE COUNCIL. I have spoken to leading Free Churchmen, who are eager that a week-day …
The National Archives · 27 June 1942 English
(e) Propane and Butane. These fuels are in great demand for industry and for domestic purposes in rural areas. In addition to the above, naptha and methane are used to …
The National Archives · 27 May 1942 English
Kinghthood C.B.E. British and above. O.B.E. or Empire Total M.B.E. Medals Average last two lists before the war. 4 5 3 12 New Year, 1941 8 17 11 36 Birthday, …
The National Archives · 1 May 1942 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SECRET L.P. (42) Series. (Continued) WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE MEMORANDA. Serial Date. Brief Description. No. 106 1.5.42 RESTRICTION ON …
The National Archives · 1 May 1942 English
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 …