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 · 28 January 1941 English
5. The backyard poultry census is nearing completion. Over 600,000 people are keeping poultry on a domestic scale. Crop Acreages and Stocks on Farms 6. In England and Wales 2,200,000 …
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 …