Parliamentary question by William Thorne and answer by Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister [earlier Philip Lloyd-Greame, later Lord Swinton], the President of the Board of Trade, on the increase in the price of bacon. Sent with CHAR 2/167/65.

Parliamentary questions and answers, memorandum and extracts from the press on the rise in bacon prices, with covering letters from the Board of Trade. Sent with CHAR 2/167/65.

Letter from James Grigg to Rupert Howorth stating that if WSC is asked in his constituency about war debts and reparations he will reply that the Government is determined to claim from Europe whatever is required from it by the United States. Carbon typescript copy.

Minute by WSC stating that if he is asked in his constituency about war debts and reparations [see CHAR 2/167/82] he will reply that the Government is determined to claim from Europe whatever is required from it by the United States.

Questions from Rowland Armison (Romanhurst, Chelmsford Road, Woodford, [Essex]) to WSC on the possible adjustment of war debts and reparations.

Circular letter from the joint honorary secretaries of the Conjoint Conference of Public Utility Associations(28 Grosvenor gardens, London) arguing that the Coal Mines Bill will cause the prices paid for coal by public utilities, and hence the general cost of living and manufacturing, to rise. With list of the members of the Conference.

Letter from [WSC] to Harold Cox ("Sunday Times", 186 Strand, London) responding to Cox's criticism of his record as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Carbon typescript copy.

"First interim report of the Committee on Currency and Foreign Exchanges after the war.".

Cutting from the Nottingham Guardian: article on: WSC's pre-war rejection of Imperial Preference and the present government's commitment to it; the opposition to the measure of the Asquithian Liberals; the large numbers of soldiers and others emigrating overseas and the benefits to be derived from economic measures to tie the Empire together more firmly.

Letter from Herbert Fisher (Board of Education) to WSC listing the points on which he disagrees with the proposed trade policy.

Cutting from the Manchester Guardian: article by Hartley Withers on the failure of David Lloyd George to announce measures to tackle the country's economic problems and on the need for higher taxation to restrain consumption and reduce war profits, and to tackle the depreciation of the currency. Sent by Sir Ernest Cassel.

Notes on the need to impose a levy on excessive war profits in order to reduce the National Debt. Typescript copy.

Speech by Leonard Franklin to the London Liberal Federation in favour of a levy on excess war profits to reduce the National Debt.

"Notes on the levy on war profits as against the levy on capital generally.".

Letter from Sir Alfred Mond [later Lord Melchett] (Office of Works) to WSC criticising the schedule of key industries in the Imports and Exports Regulation Bill.

Letter from Sir Abe Bailey (38 Bryanston Square, [London]) to WSC urging him to comment on the proposal of 1st Lord Rothermere [earlier Sir Harold Harmsworth] that Jamaica or other colonies should be sold, and making suggestions for the paying off of the National Debt.

Letter from WSC to Edwin Montagu [Secretary of State for India] protesting about the ability of India to impose a protective tariff against British goods under the Government of India Bill. Typescript copy.

Notes on the profitability of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company and the vital importance of its output to the war effort. [Left with WSC by Sir Frederick Black].

Cutting from the Financial Times on the share issue of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company. [Left with WSC by Sir Frederick Black].

"Final report of the Committee on Currency and Foreign Exchanges after the War.".

"The need for saving in peace time" by Hartley Withers. Published by the National War Savings Committee.

Letter from John St Loe Strachey (Newlands Corner, Merrow Downs, Guildford, [Surrey]) to Edward Marsh (Colonial Office) rejecting the arguments of the Controller of the National Debt against Strachey's scheme for converting the Debt into ninety-nine year leases and asking Marsh to get WSC to look at the Controller's memorandum.

Pages from the Spectator including article by [Joseph St Loe Strachey] proposing the conversion of the National Debt into ninety-nine year leases. Annotated.

Letter from John St Loe Strachey (Newlands Corner, Merrow Downs, Guildford, [Surrey]) to WSC arguing that WSC is the one member of the present Government who could lead a new administration pledged to the reduction of taxation, which is vital in the country's current parlous financial position.