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
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 8 September 1942 English
THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SECRET THE PROBLEM OF MAINTAINING BREAD SUPPLIES IN GERMAN EUROPE. Memorandum by the Minister of Economic Warfare. At the outbreak …
The National Archives · 22 July 1942 English
W. scheme. On the other hand, very heavy workers, e.g. coal miners or foundrymen, whose need for bread is greatest in order to maintain their productive efficiency, could only obtain …
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 …