Series: Meetings Nos. 1(44) - 59(44)

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26 August 2022
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A file containing the minutes of meetings of the Lord President's Committee on domestic affairs during the Second World War. The committee addressed issues presented to it in memoranda on a range of topics including the relaxation of rationing; issues relating to the wages of the Civil Defence Services; reforms to the education system; the provision of accommodation for refugees; and the location of and training facilities for the post-war aeronautical industry. Other topics discussed include the practicalities of the restoration of bomb-damaged houses; the impact of flying bombs on industrial production; the relaxation of travel to liberated France; and precautions in case tube lines under the River Thames were hit by rockets. The committee also discussed regular reports on overseas trade, food supplies, the state of the coal industry, and the extension of Double Summer Time.


The National Archives · 30 June 1944 English

Minute No. 1 2 3 4 CONTENTS Subject Allied and Dominion Troops and Divorce. Civil Service Shipping Food Situation in the United Kingdom Statistical Review Page No. 1 3 4 …


The National Archives · 3 May 1944 English

to Schools. 21st (2)) of Teachers. (Previous Reference: L.P. (44) 21st Meeting Minute 3, Conclusion (1)) 1. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION said that he had seen the …


The National Archives · 4 August 1944 English

CONTENTS Subject FACTORY AND STORAGE ACCOMMODATION CONTROL OF SELLING PRICE OF HOUSES BREAD. Milling Ratio. FOOD. Food Situation in the Kingdom AGRICULTURE. Publication of Agricultural Statistics STATISTICAL REVIEW United Page …


The National Archives · 3 November 1944 English

HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS (Previous Reference: L.P.(43) 32nd Meeting) 1. The Committee had before them:- (i) a memorandum by the Minister of Labour and National Service, the Secretary …


The National Archives · 23 August 1944 English

###POWER ###our for ###acco and garette ###duction. 1. The Committee considered a Memorandum by the Minister of Production (L.P.(44) 139). THE MINISTER OF PRODUCTION of the Board of Trade, who …


The National Archives · 27 October 1944 English

TEM NO. CONTENTS SUBJECT ARRANGEMENTS ON THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES AGRICULTURAL PRICES IN NORTHERN IRELAND Flax. UNAUTHORISED DISCLOSURES OF INFORMATION PAGE NO. 1 1 2 3 3 4.


The National Archives · 13 October 1944 English

###OD Extra supplies or Christmas ###AL position in ###age II. Previous reference: ###.P. (44) 8th Meeting, ###nute 3) 1. THE MINISTER OF FOOD informed the Committee of his plans for …


The National Archives · 29 December 1944 English

REPLACEMENT OF ALLIED TONNAGE BY BUILDING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Previous Reference: The Committee resumed Memorandum by the Minister (L.P. (44) 204). THE MINISTER OF WAR TRANSPORT said that Lord …


The National Archives · 19 June 1944 English

CONTENTS Subject HERRING INDUSTRY EDUCATION: Provision of Recreational Facilities for the General Public Page No. 2 No. 1.


The National Archives · 20 October 1944 English

ITEM 1 2 3 4 5 CONTENTS SUBJECT PAGE WAGES AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 1 Arbitration for Royal Marine Police Special Reserve. REAR LIGHTS FOR CYCLISTS 1 MANPOWER 2 Additional …