Series: Meetings 1(41) - 25(41) Papers 1(41) - 41(41)
Taylor Kenkel
A file of meeting minutes, memoranda, and reports documenting the British War Cabinet's food policies. Subjects covered in the file include the reduction of military rations; the losses of foods and feeding stuffs due to the sinking of cargo ships and air raids; livestock policies, such as the slaughtering of cattle, pigs, and poultry; and provisions to improve the population's nutrition, such as the fortification of commodity foods with vitamins and minerals. Other subjects discussed include the increase of cheese rations for vegetarians; the issue of agricultural work on Sundays; the production and nutritional value of yeast; and fertiliser requirements to increase agricultural yields. Documents in the file include fortnightly reports of statistics relating to the importation and stocks of commodity foods and feeding stuffs; progress reports on Northern Ireland; a discussion of the pre-war position of agriculture; and a discussion of milk supplies and distribution.
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The National Archives · 22 March 1941 English
Milk Production and Consumption. 9. The following figures, in millions of gallons for the United kingdom, relate to milk sold through the Marketing Boards. Liquid Manufacturing Total February 1939 67.9 …
The National Archives · 20 February 1941 English
5. -2- selected good keeping varieties for retention on the growers farms until later in the season. MILK: The total quantity of milk sold for human consumption in Northern Ireland …
The National Archives · 17 March 1941 English
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ECONOMY IN REFRIGERATED SHIPPING SPACE. "To examine and report upon the technical possibilities of securing economies in the use of refrigerated shipping space with a view …
The National Archives · 14 March 1941 English
S.A.C.(41)13. 11TH MARCH, 1941. SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE. REPORT ON THE NUTRITIVE VALUE OF FOOD YEAST. AND MANUFACTURE This question was first brought to our notice in November last when we …
The National Archives · 26 February 1941 English
###)(41)19. Loadings under Food, Ministry of Supply and Board of Trade ###mmes, on present indications, will not exceed, and will barely , 21/2 million tons a month in February, March, …
The National Archives · 23 January 1941 English
-2- Total Total Average Acreage Produce. Yield per Statute Acre. Acres. Tons. Tons. 1940 137,313 1,029,800 7.5 1939 115,075 864,102 7.5 erage for period 1930/39 131,337 866,656 6.6 In pursuance …
The National Archives · 25 February 1941 English
The Feeding-stuffs Rationing Scheme came into force on February ### which date the majority of Agricultural Executive Committees had completed despatch to farmers of the coupons covering the period to …
The National Archives · 11 January 1941 English
5TH DECEMBER, 1940. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON FOOD POLICY. NINTH REPORT. 1. The Committee have considered their on Milk (Third Report S.F.C.(40)28); deductions as to the future supply of milk and …
The National Archives · 20 February 1941
Agricultural Households (3.79 persons) . Quantity (lbs) Value (s.d.) Ministry of Ministry of Commodity Labour (1938) Jan. 1941. Labour (1938) Jan. 19 Meat 4.2 3.79 4.3 4.5 acon and Ham …
The National Archives · 25 February 1941 English
5. I do not dissent from the general recommendation that the produ### high class table poultry for roasting should be definitely discouraged. proposed reduction in rations will go a very …
The National Archives · 25 February 1941 English
s DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. RET COPY NO: .(41)31. th February, 1941) WAR CABINET. IMPORT EXECUTIVE. THE IMPORT PROGRAMME Memorandum by the President of the …
The National Archives · 2 January 1941 English
1. FOOD SITUATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. The Committee had before them the following papers:- Fortnightly Report by the Minister of Food (F.P.(M)(40)182); Monthly Report for November 1940 by the …
The National Archives · 4 February 1941 English
Report No. 58 ###RET Copy No. 75 MINISTRY OF FOOD. FORTNIGHTLY REPORT ON SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS I 1. WHEAT AND FLOUR (average weekly utilisation during past …
The National Archives · 16 January 1941 English
1. FOOD IMPORTS IN THE SECOND YEAR PROGRAMME. OF WAR: REVISED The Committee had the Minister of Food (F.P.(M)(41) 4). Memorandum by before them a THE MINISTER OF FOOD definite …
The National Archives · 15 April 1941 English
APPENDIX. Bracken is known to contain considerable amounts of carbohydrates and is available in this country in considerable quantities. Hence use of it does not involve shipping. In spite of …
The National Archives · 20 March 1941 English
I. SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS. THE COMMITTEE had before them the fortnightly of the Ministry of Food (F.P.(M)(41)31). report Wheat Supplies. THE MINISTER OF FOOD pointed out …
The National Archives · 15 April 1941 English
78 THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT COPY NO SECRET (M)(41)41 ###h April 1941 WAR CABINET FOOD POLICY COMMITTEE FOOD PRODUCTION PROGRAMME - PRIORITY REQUIREMENTS Memorandum …
The National Archives · 31 March 1941 English
Report No. 65 MINISTRY OF FOOD Copy No. ###T WEEKLY REPORT ON FOOD AND FEED POSITION ###PORTS Imports of the principal foods and feeds in the week ending 22nd March …
The National Archives · 3 July 1941 English
1. HOME FOOD PRODUCTION AND LIVESTOCK POLICY. (Reference: F.P.(M)(41)17th Mtg.Concl.2.) The Committee had before them the following papers: Home Food Production. Joint Memorandum by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, …
The National Archives · 17 March 1941 English
Report No. 63 Copy No. SECRET WEEKLY REPORT ON FOOD AND FEED POSITION 1. IMPORTS Imports of the principal foods and feeds during the first week of March were 231 …
The National Archives · 1 May 1941 English
1. SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS. The Committee had before them:- (1) Weekly Report No.69, dated 28th. Ministry of Food (F.P.(M)(41) 35); 1941, by the (2) Monthly Report …
The National Archives · 4 September 1941 English
1. SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS. The Committee had before them and took note of: (i) Weekly Report by the Ministry of Food. (F.P.(M)(41) 101). (ii) Monthly Report …
The National Archives · 21 January 1941 English
The Committee had before them the following papers:- Memorandum by the Minister of Food, F.P.(M)(41) 5; Ninth Report by the Scientific Committee, F.P.(M)(41) 3; Memorandum by the Minister of Agriculture, …
The National Archives · 16 January 1941 English
(vii) further reductions in expenditure for competitive purposes distributors, which are not necessary for the distribution (viii) the restriction of milk deliveries in any district to two tions, viz., the …
The National Archives · 6 February 1941 English
LIVESTOCK POLICY. (Previous Reference: F.P.(M)(40) 40th Mtg., Conclusion 3 (c)). THE COMMITTEE had before them a memorandum by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries (F.P.(M)(41) 9) covering the First Interim …
The National Archives · 17 February 1941 English
###uary ###. ###ng MINISTRY OF FOOD CRET Report No. 59. Copy No WEEKLY REPORT ON FOOD AND FEED POSITION ###MPORTS. Imports of the principal foods and feeds (representing about 80% …
The National Archives · 17 June 1941 English
1. PROPOSED EGG CONTROL SCHEME. At the request of the Chairman THE MINISTER OF FOOD outlined his proposals for the control and rationing of eggs. The main object of the …
The National Archives · 17 April 1941 English
1. THE FOOD SITUATION: POSSIBLE MEASURES FOR DEVELOPING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. In pursuance of the Conclusions of a Meeting of Ministers held on 12th. March, 1941 (Reference 43) the Committee had …
The National Archives · 20 February 1941 English
Agricultural Households (3.79 persons) . Quantity (lbs) Value (s.d.) Ministry of Ministry of Commodity Labour (1938) Jan. 1941. Labour (1938) Jan. 19 Meat 4.2 3.79 4.3 4.5 acon and Ham …
The National Archives · 13 January 1941 English
IMPORT PROGRAMME SEPTEMBER 1940 to AUGUST 1941 Wheat Wheatmeal and Flour Miscellaneous Cereals Rice Tapioca, Sago etc. Pulse Animal Feeding Stuffs Oilseeds and Nuts Vegetable Oils Other Whale and Fish …
The National Archives · 27 February 1941 English
1. (41) 19). LIVESTOCK POLICY. PIGS AND POULTRY. THE COMMITTEE had before them a memorandum by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries (F.P.(M)(41) 17, a note by the President of …
The National Archives · 15 April 1941 English
ECRET. Report No. 67 MINISTRY OF FOOD. Copy No. WEEKLY REPORT ON FOOD & FEED POSITION. FOR THE WEEK ENDING 5TH APRIL, 1941. 1. IMPORTS. Imports of the principal foods …
The National Archives · 15 May 1941 English
1. FUTURE MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE. The Sub-Committee agreed:- that in future meetings of the Committee should as a rule at 3.30 p.m. and should be held for the present …
The National Archives · 13 March 1941 English
1. RATIONING OF CHEESE. THE COMMITTEE had before them a memorandum by the Minister of Food (F.P.(M)(41)24) containing proposals for the rationing of cheese. THE MINISTER stated that he was …
The National Archives · 17 March 1941 English
###IS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITTANIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT SECRET P.(M)(41)27. Copy No th March, 1941. WAR CABINET Food Policy Committee VITAMIN SUPPLIES Memorandum by the Minister of Food …
The National Archives · 10 March 1941 English
CONFERENCE ON LIVESTOCK POLICY. Third Report Estimated Supplies of a Feeding Stuffs and Livestock carrying capacity in the third year of war 1. Scope of Report. This report and the …
The National Archives · 5 March 1941 English
1. No. FOOD SITUATION OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. (Previous Reference: F.P.(M)(41) 7th. Mtg. Conclusion 1). The Committee had before them Fortnightly Report (F.P.(M)(41) 21) and the Monthly Report for January, …
The National Archives · 22 May 1941 English
1. CONTROL OF BEER OUTPUT. (Reference: F.P.(M)(40) 36th Mtg. Concl.2). The Committee had before them a memorandum by the Minister of Food (F.P.(M)(41) 58) in which he proposed (a) to …
The National Archives · 11 March 1941 English
###1th march, 1941. [ (THIS DOCUMENT IS THE. PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT) ECRET: .P(M) (41) 29 WAR CABINET FOOD POLICY COMMITTEE REDUCTION OF LIVESTOCK POPULATION Memorandum by the …
The National Archives · 10 October 1941 English
1. FOOD SITUATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. The Committee had before them - (1) Fortnightly Report by the Ministry of Food (F.P.(M)(41)107); (2) Monthly Report for August, 1941, by the …
The National Archives · 10 February 1941 English
be made in this connection:- (a) The rationing scheme will itself make expensive feeding impossible; and while it is probably desirable to adhere to the present schedule during the remainder …
The National Archives · 3 March 1941 English
recognition and general application of what is, in fact, being done at present by the best retailers, and I have been assured that retail and manufacturers generally will welcome it. …
The National Archives · 20 January 1941 English
6. As regards production, too much must not be made of the present difficulties in the milk supply. 1940 was an exceedingly bad year for milk production. The severe winter …
The National Archives · 15 April 1941 English
REPORT ON FOOD YEAST PRODUCTION. 1. At their meeting on the 20th March, 1941, the Food Policy Committee of the War Cabinet agreed in principle that food yeast would be …
The National Archives · 21 January 1941 English
Report No. 57. RET MINISTRY OF FOOD Copy No. FORTNIGHTLY REPORT ON SUPPLIES OF CERTAIN FOODS AND ANIMAL FEEDS. Imports of WHEAT AND FLOUR remain at a low level and …
The National Archives · 29 May 1941 English
BREAD. 1. With reference to F.P.(M)(41) 17th, Meeting, Conclusion 3, the Committee### on the suggestion of THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY agreed that the Scientific Food Committee should be …
The National Archives · 12 May 1941 English
1. DOMESTIC RABBITS. With reference to F.P.(M)(41) 14th Meeting, Conclusion 4, the Committee further discussed the question of the breeding of tame rabbits for food, and had before them:- (1) …
The National Archives · 4 March 1941 English
Following the collapse of France last June I appealed to all workers engaged in the production of aircraft and munitions to work seven days a week in order that we …
The National Archives · 20 March 1941 English
-2- to date only 463 home-produced and about 270 imported tractors, making a total of 733 machines. At the moment delivery is awaited of a further 170 imported tractors but …
The National Archives · 15 February 1941 English
time of setting up the Perry Committee, to make proposals for the m### efficient and economical organisation of milk distribution I received no constructive proposals. When I consulted them on …