PROPOSED REDUCTION OF IMPORTS TO MEET "OVERLORD" SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS. Note by the Lord President of the Council.

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PROPOSED REDUCTION OF IMPORTS TO MEET "OVERLORD" SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS. Note by the Lord President of the Council.

18 May 1944

THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT The circulation of this paper has been strictly limited. It is issued for the personal use of MOST SECRET. Copy No. TOP SECRET (L.P.(44) 91 18TH MAY, 1944 WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE PROPOSED REDUCTION OF IMPORTS TO MEET "OVERLORD" SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS Note by the Lord President of the Council 1. The Chiefs of Staff have been considering in consultation with the Ministry of War Transport how the demands arising from the maintenance requirements of the forces put ashore in "OVERLORD" can be met.
imports military activity peace roads military operations traffic overseas trade preparations for war nationwide shipping shortages the wartime economy lord president's committee home defence normandy landings operation bolero
Civil Defence Region
Nationwide
Collection ID
CAB71
Document Reference
CAB 71/16/93
Document Types
Memorandum
File Reference
CAB 71/16
Former Department Reference
LP(44) 91
Identifier
10.1080/wtss.cab71.000016.093
Keywords
Imports Military Operations Normandy Landings Operation Bolero Overseas Trade Roads Shipping Shortages Traffic
Language
English
Organizations Discussed
Lord President's Committee
Pages
1
Published in
United Kingdom
Series
Papers Nos. 1(44) - 100(44)
Themes
Military Activity Home Defence Preparations for War Peace the Wartime Economy

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