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Description

A file of documents relating to the Borough of Dover Food Control Committee. Subjects covered in the file include the administration of the committee, including the appointment and wages of staff; the enforcement of statutory orders; the provision of commodities, including sugar, butter, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, clothing, bread, and potatoes; and the registration and licensing of establishments, including retailers, schools, clubs, and bakers. Other subjects discussed include the issue of food shortages; the distribution of ration books; consumers' applications to change retailers; the prices of food; special provisions for certain groups, including charities, military personnel, mothers, children, German prisoners of war, holidaymakers, and manufacturers; the preservation of food; a welfare scheme for nutritional food provision; appeals against the decisions of the committee; and prosecutions for the infringement of rationing orders, including the levying of fines against offenders.

Keywords

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