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Description

A file of documents relating to the Plymouth Food Control Committee and its Enforcement Sub-Committee. Subjects discussed in the file include the prices of commodities and the need for price controls; the membership of the committee; the licensing status of retailers and catering establishments, including shops, hotels, public houses, and air-raid shelter canteens; the provision of ration books; and the supplies of commodity foods, including sugar, meat, potatoes, eggs, bread, butter, cheese, flour, milk, and tea. Other subjects covered include special Christmas provisions; special provisions for certain groups, including H.M. Forces personnel, sick and disabled people, Jews, vegetarians, mothers, children, industrial workers, charity workers, firewatchers, merchant seamen, and railway workers; the impact of air raids, including damage to retail premises and food stocks; infringements of statutory orders, including overcharging and the abuse of rationing; food preparation recommendations; and provisions for emergency food supply arrangements.

Keywords

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