Extract from Cabinet conclusions on the redistribution of manpower in the second half of 1945: on maximising releases to benefit the restoration of civilian industry and housing, and the position of serving women; including contributions from WSC, the Secretary of State for Air [Harold MacMillan, later 1st Lord Stockton], and the Minister of Works [Duncan Sandys].

Minute from WSC to Sir Edward Bridges [Secretary to the Cabinet] on releasing women from the Services, directing them into civil manufacturing, and commenting on the Photographic Unit. [Carbon copy].

Cabinet note by WSC marked "Secret" on why women should be treated differently from men in relation to demobilisation, arguing against keeping "masses of highly-paid young women hanging around" unnecessarily.

Cabinet note by WSC marked "Secret" arguing for the release from the Women's Services at the earliest date of all women who wish to go and suggesting the Manpower Committee review their recommendation on this matter.

Special note by WSC on why women should be treated differently from men in relation to demobilisation, arguing against keeping "masses of highly-paid young women hanging around" unnecessarily. [Carbon copy; annotated by WSC's Secretary Patrick Kinna].

Special note by WSC on why women should be treated differently from men in relation to demobilisation, arguing against keeping "masses of highly-paid young women hanging around" unnecessarily. [Carbon copy].

Special note by WSC on why women should be treated differently from men in relation to demobilisation, arguing against keeping "masses of highly-paid young women hanging around" unnecessarily. [Carbon copy].

Minute from "T L R" [Leslie Rowan, Prime Minister's Private Secretary] to WSC suggesting amending WSC's "special note" on the release of women from the Services [CHAR 20/232/19-20] to take into account the rate of release for Class A. [initialled].

Special note by WSC on why women should be treated differently from men in relation to demobilisation, arguing against keeping "masses of highly-paid young women hanging around" unnecessarily. [draft on 10 Downing Street paper; annotated by WSC and his Private Office].

Draft cabinet note in WSC's name marked "Secret" arguing for the release from the Women's Services at the earliest date of all women who wish to go and suggesting the Manpower Committee review their recommendation on this matter. [prepared by Sir Edward Bridges, Secretary to the Cabinet, and annotated by WSC's Secretary Patrick Kinna].

Minute from WSC to Chancellor of the Exchequer [Sir John Anderson, later 1st Lord Waverley] asking for a thorough examination of the Manpower position in the Services, questioning [Anderson's] "assumption" on women leaving the Services, arguing for further reductions in the Middle East, and emphasising the need for a "ruthless combing of the Services". [Carbon copy].

Minute from "J A" [Sir John Anderson, later 1st Lord Waverley, Chancellor of the Exchequer] (Treasury) to WSC stating that the Chiefs of Staff are working out the operational implications of additional releases from the services, and defending the "controlled scheme" for the release of women. [initialled with annotations].

Minute from WSC [Potsdam, Berlin, Germany] to Chancellor of the Exchequer [Sir John Anderson, later 1st Lord Waverley] suggesting the views of women in the Services should be canvassed to ascertain what proportion wish to return to civilian life. [Carbon copy].

Minute from "J A" [Sir John Anderson, later 1st Lord Waverley, Chancellor of the Exchequer] (Treasury) to WSC explaining why the Manpower Committee stand by their argument against a scheme of uncontrolled release of women from the Services and reporting government efforts to counter press criticism of the rate of demobilisation. [initialled; annotated by WSC's Private Office].

Letter from [Albert Edward, Prince of Wales](Cercle de la Mediterranee, Nice[France]) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he thanks her for her letter; says that he has seen his brother [the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn]; comments [on her relationship with George Cornwallis-West] "it is a pity that you have got yourself so talked about -& remember you are not 25!"; and refers to WSC's book ["The Story of the Malakand Field Force"]. Envelope present.

Letter from James Meek (Kroonstad O R C, South Africa) to Mrs Cornwallis-West [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which he congratulates her on receiving the Royal Red Cross, says that he is glad that the hospital ship Maine was mentioned by [1st] Lord Roberts in his despatch and that he hopes to be mentioned by Lord Kitchener, and that he would like to come and collect his medal from her.

Letter from Maria Roussel, Countess de Calcinara (2A Valle de la Palma, Mexico) to [Lady Randolph Churchill] in which she thanks her [for a copy of the Anglo Saxon Review], says that she publishes a weekly magazine about women and that "the emancipation of women will be the greatest event of 1900".

Letter from Helene [Princess d'Orleans] (Sheen House, East Sheen, Surrey) to Lady Randolph [Churchill] thanking her for a letter and a photograph which she says will be a souvenir of her time spent at Sandringham and which she will use as a example of how women may help their husband to accomplish great things and says that she is looking forward to seeing her again.

Telegram from H Byson (Darlington [Durham]) to Lady Randolph Churchill wising her success in [the Woodstock election which Lady Randolph canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill] and informing her that "All Conservatives in North heartily condemn mean and disreputable Radical Opposition which threatens you".

Telegram from Lord Cairns (Board of Trade) to Lady Randolph Churchill congratulating her on the success of [the Woodstock by-election] and on her effective canvassing [on behalf of Lord Randolph Churchill].

Letter from George Elliott (The American Rural Homes Company, Rochester, New York [United States]) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he says that there is a great deal of local interest in the career of Lord Randolph Churchill, says that he wishes her success in [the Woodstock by-election which she canvassed on behalf of Lord Randolph], and asks her whether she would be prepared to write an article on women's influence in British politics.

Telegram from Sir Robert Peel (London) to Lady Randolph Churchill in which he congratulates her [on the result of the Woodstock by-election] and says that the result is attributable to the work done by her and Lady Curzon [formerly Lady Georgiana Churchill, later Lady Howe].