rationing campaign Flashcards
1
Q
when did rationing last till ?
A
from september 1939- 1955
2
Q
who was the minister of food ?
A
lord woolton
3
Q
what did the ministry of food control?
A
. the rationing programmes and propaganda to go with it
4
Q
were people in Britain healther during rationing than before?
A
yes
5
Q
what schemes were there ?
A
. vitamin welfare scheme
. the utility scheme
6
Q
what was the utility scheme
A
marked clothes and shoes as neccesary item during the war
7
Q
what was illegal to do with rationing ?
A
getting food from the black market
8
Q
what would be the consequences of getting extra food from the blackmarket ?
A
. a fine of up to £500
. up to 2 years in prison
9
Q
how many inspectors did the ministry of foos have to deal with the black market ?
A
900 inspectors
