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 · 3 July 1942 English
6. It will be seen from the Appendices that a very large amount of correlated work is going forward in the various fields of reconstruction but it is all being …
The National Archives · 16 July 1942 English
The Lord Privy Seal and I are also agreed that it will be necessary to make clear during the passage of the Bill through Parliament that, while the Government has …
The National Archives · 22 July 1942 English
be in production by February 1943. Their combined annual output will be approximately 8,000 tons of high grade potato flour. In addition some 2,00 tons of this type of flour …
The National Archives · 2 July 1942 English
reconcile them to their rate. 5. I sincerely hope therefore that the Government spokesman the week after next will take steps to bring to the public not merely the extent …
The National Archives · 26 May 1942 English
DRAFT WHITE PAPER MILK POLICY Paragraphs 1 to 14 inclusive refer to England and Wales only. Paragraphs 15 to 23 inclusive refer to England, Wales & Scotland. THE MARKETING OF …
The National Archives · 2 June 1942 English
without legal sanction would not be effective, and would not correspond to the President's action. It is not proposed that the Order should apply to motors in the fighting services …
The National Archives · 10 September 1942 English
-1- 4. SLAUGHTERING OF CATTLE IN GREAT BRITAIN The Agricultural Departments and the Ministry of Food, in consultation with the Central Statistical Office, were asked to investigate compared the slaughtering …
The National Archives · 11 May 1942 English
other evidence or -2- decisions on the he will be quite basis of the evidence selves act in coming to a decision. an expert Tribunal, but Judge who is accustomed …
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 · 10 September 1942 English
of /at 4. DILUTION WITH BARLEY. Next to rye, barley is the most desirable dilutent. I am advised that barley flour could be used in national flour to the extent …