Rationing
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- Created on: 02-06-19 16:52
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- Rationing
- Britain depended on food imports from abroad and ships coming to Britain were vulnerable to attack.
- 1938 - Britain imported 55 million tonnes of food.
- By Christmas 1939 - Germans sunk 96 ships.
- 29th September 1939 - National Registration Day.
- Propaganda like 'Dig for Victory' campaign used to encourage people not to waste food.
- The Utility Scheme - ensured items like shoes & carpets carried a utility mark.
- to ensure they were affordable.
- Rationing made British people healthier.
- Vitamin Welfare scheme
- Illegal black market with rationed goods.
- The Ministry of Food employed 900 inspectors to root out the black market.
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