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 · 10 June 1942
In relation to family allowances the cash value of these services in kind in the family budget is much less than their cost to the State, though the social value …
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 · 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 · 15 May 1942 English
the Government. At a recent conference of an important group of Scottish Public Assistance Authorities held in Glasgow a resolution was passed pressing for the application of the principles of …
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 · 2 July 1942 English
(THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT). SECRET. L.P. (42) 147. COPY NO. 57 2nd July, 1942. WAR CABINET. LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE. PRECAUTIONS AGAINST THE INTRODUCTION OF …
The National Archives · 10 June 1942 English
In relation to family allowances the cash value of these services in kind in the family budget is much less than their cost to the State, though the social value …
The National Archives · 29 May 1942 English
providing and services. in the supply of goods any corresponding increase The effects would be similar in many respects to those of an increase of wages and salaries of a …
The National Archives · 22 July 1942 English
W. to 12th January, 1942. It is very unlikely that we shall be able to repeat either of these increases in any future war winter. (b) Calory requirements are increased …
The National Archives · 13 May 1942 English
5. Dominions -2- and Non—African Colonies. The necessity of supplying, in concert with the United States, "essentials" for the Empire is recognised. But are we quite sure that we can …