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The aim of this Report is to present an impartial assessment of public feeling about the war and the war effort. It is not a record of fact , except in so far as public opinion is itself a fact. The public is sometimes ill-informed, prejudiced, or inconsistent. The recording of such feelings without comment implies no endorsement of them.

The public is more prone to criticise than to praise. Good work or efficiency is usually taken for granted. An accurate record of expressed feeling will, therefore, tend to be critical rather than laudatory.

The method of compiling the Report is such that the amount of space devoted to each subject, and the order in which subjects are placed, are roughly indicative of the amount of public interest each is arousing. The omission of a subject from the Report means that it is not a matter of widespread comment.

In assessing the state of public feeling there are no absolutes. Findings can only be comparative. Each issue of this Report must therefore be read as part of a continuous series. Unless the series is seen as a whole, the significance of fluctuations in feeling cannot be appreciated.

The figures in brackets at the end of each section refer to sources of information, a list of which is given on the next page. The weekly reports from Regional Information Officers (R.I.Os.) are compiled by the Regional Intelligence Officers from a large number of sources. Details of the methods of compilation and cross-checking are contained in a paper on “How the Home Intelligence Weekly Report is made”. This will be supplied on request to the Home Intelligence Division of the Ministry of Information.

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No. 115. 17th December 1942

(Covering the period 8th to 15th December 1942)

I. GENERAL COMMENTS

1. General state of confidence and reaction to news

Confidence is everywhere said to remain steady, but generally on a slightly lower level than last week. Pleasure at Rommel's retreat from El Agheila is slightly outweighed by a sense of disappointment at “the slowing down in Tunisia and Russia”, and by concern at Darlan's position. Jubilation has almost entirely disappeared, and there are now “far fewer people who prophesy an early victory”.

Four reports refer to “a quiet week”, and there are many indications that the news is arousing less interest and discussion than of late. “Lack of exciting war news” and the approach of Christmas are reported to have “turned most people's thoughts to private affairs”. People are said to be concentrating on such subjects as “the ramp in Christmas toys” and the shortage of batteries.

The Beveridge Report continues to arouse great interest and discussion, but apparently not to quite the same extent as last week.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 21 Bristol P.C. 32. No Region 4 report received this week)

2. Admiral Darlan

Darlan now appears to have ousted the Beveridge Report from its first place as a subject of discussion. Distrust of Darlan and dissatisfaction with the present position are said to be as strong as - and in three Regions, even stronger than - last week, and comment continues on the same lines. The only notable difference is a further increase in the desire for a frank statement from the Government on Darlan's position. (Nine Regions) It was hoped that such a statement would follow the Commons' secret debate, which some people regarded as “a sign that the Government has had to bow to Washington”.

A special monthly Postal Censorship report, for November, containing opinions from all parts of the country, has classified 360 writers' comments on Darlan as follows:

(a) Distrust of Darlan. “I hope our people do not get taken in by that dirty reptile Darlan; he would sell us tomorrow, if the position became reversed.” 205
(b) “The policy of befriending Darlan is very harmful to the cause of French liberation.” “It must look to the Fighting French, inside France and outside, as if we are betraying them.” 66
(c) “I feel that the Americans are much to blame in the matter.” “Eisenhower may be using Darlan. Is he certain that Darlan isn't using him?” 52
(d) “Although the Darlan coup was rather a shock, we must wait and see. There may have been good reasons for choosing him, which cannot be revealed yet.” 18

Nineteen comments defied classification.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 21 Carlisle, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Nottingham, Reading, Special P.Cs. 22 Forty-two P.D.Rs. 32)

3. The Beveridge Report and post-war reconstruction

Although discussion of the Report appears to be slightly less than last week, it continues to be very widespread and on the same lines. Opinions expressed, all of which are confirmed by Postal Censorship, may be summarised thus:

  1. General approval of the scheme, followed - “almost in the same breath” - by fear that it may be “too good to go through”. “Wouldn't the Beveridge Plan be Utopia, if ever it becomes to pass?” is a typical comment. (All Regions)

  2. Vested interests, both financial and political, but particularly the Insurance Companies, are “its chief enemies”. They are expected “to put up a stiff fight and it is feared that they may hold-up, cut down or smother the Report”. At the same time, it is suggested that “if the Government allows itself to be swayed or influenced by them, people are ready to make trouble”; and “any M.P. who votes against the report will certainly lose his seat”. To quote from Postal Censorship: “The lads in khaki have now got something to fasten on when they come home, and any shilly-shallying by the big guns will cause a riot”. (Eight Regions)

  3. How will the necessary money be found? (Five Regions) On the other hand, reports from three Regions refer to “people being sceptical of talk about ‘the country can't afford it’ - we can afford fourteen million pounds a day for war”.

  4. “It's the provision of work that needs guaranteeing”. (Five Regions)

  5. The rates of benefit will encourage “workshyness” and thriftlessness. (Five Regions)

  6. The hope that further broadcasts and press summaries will help “elucidate various points, so that the simplest among the public may understand the Report”. (Four Regions)

  7. “This Report is just bluff: the carrot to keep the donkey going.” To quote a 1914-1918 ex-serviceman (Postal Censorship): “This new plan for social security makes me laugh, I don't forget the Land Fit for Heroes of the last war”. (Three Regions)

  8. Anxiety among people holding insurance policies or contributing to superannuation schemes. (Three Regions)

  9. Criticism of certain details: (i) Cynicism at the proposal that “Old Age Pensioners should not reach the full benefit for twenty years” (Three Regions); (ii) “The 4/3d. per week contribution will weigh heavily on the poorer wage earners” (Two Regions); (iii) The added burden on employers will hamper our export trade, and without that we shall not be able to keep up the necessary standard of living. (Two Regions)

Post-war reconstruction : Interest in post-war reconstruction is said to have been stimulated by the Report. Fear of unemployment continues to be a major preoccupation, but there is slightly more hope of “a brighter world with poverty and unemployment done away with”.

This week for the first time, there is mention of interest in the rebuilding and replanning of London; - this from one Region.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 21 Aberdeen, Birmingham, Cambridge, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading, York, Special P.Cs. 22 Fifty-four P.D.Rs.)

4. North Africa

On the whole, confidence is maintained that we shall drive the Axis out of North Africa, but disappointment is again expressed that it should take so long - particularly after the press had “given the impression that the enemy would be turned out in a few weeks without a major battle”. There does, however, seem to be a growing appreciation of the difficulties involved (particularly in Tunisia), and a greater realisation that “it will take some time to close the pincers”.

Tunisia : Comment and speculation are reported (Five Regions) on the absence of news from this front, which is taken by many as “an indication that we have had some sort of a set-back”. Surprise and uneasiness are reported “that the Axis should have been able to reinforce so easily”, and there is some speculation as to whether we have “enough equipment to keep up the pace”. Anxiety is again expressed at our having advanced so far without more air cover and “with no armoured units except a few American tanks”.

The feeling is said to persist in some quarters that “the Americans are leaving the difficult spearhead job to us”. It is asked; “when are the Americans going to fight?”

Libya : First reports indicate that people are pleased, but not elated, that Rommel has been dislodged from El Agheila. Pleasure appears to be tempered by disappointment that again we have not had a chance to beat the Afrika corps.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13)

5. Russia

Admiration for, and confidence in, the Russian war effort continue to be expressed, especially among poorer people. The present attitude is said “to be calmer and less intense”, although interest in the campaign is maintained. There is some speculation as to “how long the Russians will be able to maintain their attack before their tanks and lorries are hampered by the snow”, but the general feeling is that “the Russian Army has already denied the enemy his two vital objectives - the Caucasus oil and the Volga communications”. The accuracy of the Russian claims is still said in reports from four Regions to be doubted “by quite a number of people”.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 21 Aberdeen, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading P.Cs. 22 Fifty-seven P.D.Rs.)

6. Italy

The bombing of Italy continues to meet with general approval, though there is now a tendency to take the raids for granted. Our small losses are noted with pleasure. It is hoped we shall keep it up; many people feel that “Italian morale will break under heavy bombardment” and that “Italy will soon be out of the war”. There are further demands that Rome should be bombed.

A minority (four Regions) are again said to be sorry for the Italians - regarded by some as “a harmless people” - but it is felt that “as long as the Italian people stand behind Mussolini they must take their medicine”. Some people are, however, said to “deprecate what is described as the lowered moral sensibilities of the public, noticeable in the pleasure taken in reports of air bombardment, even of civilians”.

Some criticism of the present policy of bombing Italian cities is mentioned on the grounds that:

  1. “Bombs on Italy mean fewer bombs on Germany, which is a pity”. (Some are asking when the 1,000 bomber raid on Berlin is to take place. “Will this be Churchill's Christmas present to us?”)

  2. “Bombing only hardens morale.”

(1. 2. 3. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 21 York P.C. 22 Twenty one P.D.Rs.)

7. The Fighting French

Opinion about General de Gaulle and the Fighting French is reported on the same lines as last week. Any past distrust now seems to have been swallowed up in the greatly increased sympathy expressed for General de Gaulle, and it is hoped that he will not be “pushed aside for a Vichyite”.

General Catroux's speech (7th December) appears to have aroused a fair amount of interest (Five Regions), and to have been generally appreciated. It is said to have contributed to the hardening of feeling against Darlan and to have increased the belief that he “must be got rid of”.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 7. 8. 10. 13. 21 Glasgow, Inverness, Nottingham, Reading P.Cs. 22 Eleven P.D.Rs.)

8. The scuttling of the French fleet

The “authorities” and the press are criticised in connection with “the release of the news about the scuttling of the French fleet”, which gave people the impression that every ship had been scuttled and made useless to the enemy. There is now some disappointment at the news that “the Germans will have the use of at least a quarter of the Toulon fleet”.

(7. 9. 13)

9. General Franco

Distrust of General Franco is referred to in four reports. Some people feel that he would turn against us if things went badly for us in North Africa. It is thought that, if the Germans were to try to get at Gibraltar through Spain, Franco would offer little or no resistance.

His speech (8th December) has passed almost unnoticed except for his praise of Mussolini. Our “tenderness” to Darlan is thought to have encouraged him to “talk smoothly” to the Axis.

(1. 6. 7. 10)

10. The unchaining of the German prisoners

The British Government's initiative in unchaining the German prisoners appears to have met with general approval, and people's relief is said to be obvious.

“No action by the British since the outbreak of the war” is said to have been so unpopular as our retaliation; it is described as having been “a mistake from the start” and it is “generally hoped that we shan't again take retaliatory measures”. The German reply is “anxiously awaited by those with friends or relatives who are prisoners of war”. Some speculation is, however, reported as to “what we shall do, if the Germans continue the shackling”.

(1. 2. 5. 7. 8. 9. 11. 13)

11. Far East

The fighting in the Pacific war zone has not attracted much attention this week, though appreciation of the allied successes is reported. Interest is said to be taken in the Japanese shipping losses, which are linked up with the home food situation.

The Prime Minister's statement that our energies will be devoted to Hitler's defeat before the Japanese feel the full weight of our arms is thought to be right and sensible. The feeling is again reported that the Japanese will be hard to beat.

Interest in Burma, and the expectation that its reconquest will soon take place is reported from two Regions.

(1. 2. 5. 7. 8. 9. 10. 21 Carlisle, Manchester P.Cs.)

12. German anti-Jewish atrocities in Poland

The “wholesale murder of Jews in Poland” is said to have caused “extreme horror” (three Regions), and the suggestion is put forward that the Prime Minister should make a public statement on this subject “similar to his broadcast warning Hitler against the use of gas”. It is hoped that something may be done to save the children.

Anti-Semitism : In contrast with this, anti-Semitism, aggravated by reports of “regulation dodging” and the prosecutions for black-market offences, is once more mentioned, in reports from three Regions.

(1. 2. 3. 10. 11)

13. Venereal Disease and Regulation 33B

Mention is made in four reports of the recent publicity given to venereal disease and Regulation 33B. There is said to be “considerable comment on the rise in the number of cases”; and “appreciation of the Daily Mirror for its candour in publicising the facts” is also reported. The details of the regulation are little understood.

(2. 3. 7. 10)

14. Broadcasting and presentation of news

Satisfaction with the handling of the war news continues, though the public appears to be a little more critical this week. Reports from two Regions suggest that “the comparative quietness on the battlefronts has seen a growth in the tendency to switch off the wireless after the main headings have been read”. There is “continued appreciation” of the repetition of headlines after the news, though there is some demand from the South Western Region that they should be more detailed; in two Regions the importance of the 9 p.m. news bulletins to war workers is stressed “as so much time is taken up travelling in the blackout that they have little opportunity to read the newspapers”.

Critical comment follows familiar lines:-

  1. The indiscretion of the B.B.C. in broadcasting information “which could be useful to the enemy” (Three Regions); the following instances are given: (i) “The revelation of how the Russians built their under-the-water bridge”, (ii) Peter Masefield's description of the new Spitfire engine (10th December).

  2. The News Bulletins are “too full of padding and unnecessary repetition”. (Three Regions)

  3. The “lack of news” from North Africa is commented on, and there is a demand “for fuller war news to counter popular suspicion that we are holding up something bad”. (Three Regions)

The printing in some newspapers of maps of North Africa, with inserted maps of Great Britain drawn to scale, is said “to help the public to realise the vast distances which the campaign involves”, and it is suggested that all war maps should follow this practice. (Two Regions).

Variety programmes : The “low level” and “coarseness” of variety programmes is commented on in reports from four Regions this week. There is said “to be a continuous demand for variety worth listening to”, and for more “good drama and music for the Forces”.

The European News Service is praised in three reports for its “more vivid presentation”.

Reports have been received on the following broadcasts and speeches:-

General Smuts' recorded broadcast (6th December) : While the speech was thought to have been of a “high standard”, and “plain and practical” (three Regions), little comment is reported, and it is suggested that “the recording was so poor that many people switched the wireless off after a few minutes”. It is thought that the speech would have made a better impression if it had been read by an announcer. (Five Regions)

Mr. Morris's broadcast on Japan (7th December) met with general approval, according to reports from two Regions, and is thought to have “stimulated interest in the Far East”.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 22 Ashton-under-Lyne, Bucks, Canterbury, Guildford, Hastings, Kent, Ruthin, Stoke-on-Trent P.D.Rs.)

II. SPECIAL COMMENTS

15. Christmas

People's minds are said to be turning towards Christmas this week. War workers are looking forward to “a welcome rest”; others are “doing what they can to celebrate”, but realise that the scale “must be less lavish” than in former years. Some people, “of the more patriotic and thinking type”, are said to feel that it would have been fairer “if the Government had taken firmer steps with Christmas shopping and encouraged everyone to treat this as a really war Christmas”. It is thought that this would have avoided “the quantities of rubbish sold at exorbitant prices”, and relieved many housewives of “hours of shop crawling and enquiring for small supplies of trimmings and mincemeat, etc.”

Toys : From nine Regions this week “anger” is reported at the “ramp in Christmas toys”. Toys, both new and secondhand, are said “to be at ridiculous prices”; “objects knocked together out of two bits of firewood cost 5/-”, “a rag doll at 25/- worth 9d.” are among examples cited, and it is said that working-class mothers and wives of servicemen “who want to make Christmas a happy time, cannot afford toys, as the prices are beyond them”.

The Order made by the Board of Trade on 12th December, to release more toys, has met with approval, but it is thought “to have come too late”, and people do not feel confident that prices will be brought down to a reasonable level.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 22 Grimsby, Guildford, Kent, Lancashire, Leamington Spa, Macclesfield, Maidstone P.D.Rs.)

16. Manpower

National Service Bill 1942 (Second reading 8th December) : Reference is made to this Bill in reports from six Regions, but comment on it is limited. There does, however, appear to be some adverse criticism, particularly in “educational circles”, of the decision that “no young man will now be permitted to complete an Arts course at a University: where are our leaders, professional men and teachers of the next generation to come from?” It is suggested that “very special consideration should be given in special cases of outstanding ability”. Boys who have worked for two years for their entrance examination, are reported in the North Midland Region to be “very unhappy”. At the same time, however, resignation to such measures, “if they are essential to the war effort”, is also reported. Among less educated people, Arts students are confused with art students.

The press accounts of the second reading of the Bill seem to have stimulated talk about: (i) The number of “men of military age in cushy jobs” and of young women in offices and Government departments (Four Regions); (ii) “The right people not in the right jobs”, both in the Services and factories. (Three Regions) An example is quoted of “women trained as bench fitters being put to riveting”.

Women's call-up : Reports from two Regions again refer to “the need for a clear statement on women's obligations under the call-up, particularly as regards compulsory work for married women”.

(2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 21 Glasgow P.C.)

17.[Text Missing] Industry

Less comment about industry is reported this week than in the two previous weeks. It is, however, suggested that production tends to be slowed up by long hours, income tax, shopping and transport difficulties, and women workers' “worry about their children”.

(1. 3. 5. 9. 10. 11. 21 Special P.C.)

18. Transport difficulties

There are references from ten Regions this week to transport difficulties. A considerable increase in transport complaints is reported from the Northern Region.

Complaints are on familiar lines:-

  1. The curtailment of Sunday morning transport.

  2. The overcrowding of buses by (i) shoppers and pleasure seekers; (ii) train travellers, because of the abolition of cheap train fares; (iii) short distance passengers on long distance buses.

  3. Buses running empty in the afternoons.

In the Northern Region small children are said to be joy-riding on the trolley buses because they have nothing else to do with their pocket money - thus taking seats from people anxious to get home before the workers.

Complaints of the “revolting conditions” of lavatories on trains and stations come from the Southern Region. The filthiness of lavatories on long distance trains is said to be partly due to the fact that they are often unlighted at night. Those on the stations are alleged to be due to “the years of neglect by railway companies before the war” and accentuated now by careless use by troops travelling in large numbers. Lavatories maintained by local authorities have been noted as being invariably cleaner and better equipped than those on stations. It is thought that a serious increase in disease will result unless the railway lavatories are improved without delay and regularly cleaned and disinfected.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 28. 32.)

19. Petrol

There are references from four Regions only this week to the misuse and waste of petrol:-

  1. Cars being used when buses and/or trains are available.

  2. Misuse and waste of petrol by farmers.

  3. Waste of petrol by people who ought not to receive allowances.

(6. 7. 8. 10. 21 Inverness, Special P.Cs. 24.)

20. Clothing

Coupons : The hope is again expressed that the “Board of Trade will give consideration to the matter of a household ration book”.

Utility Clothing : There is some complaint that utility clothing wears out quickly “owing to insufficient turnings having been taken”. “The seams all burst when you put the garment on.”

Stockings : Fully-fashioned stockings are said to be practically unobtainable and there are complaints from four Regions of the “shoddy quality” of utility stockings which are said not to be worth two coupons. “If a shopkeeper sells shoddy goods he can be pulled up for it, but the Government takes our coupons for rubbishy stockings.”

Wellington Boots : It is reported from one Region that requests for children's Wellingtons pour into the shops but almost invariably there are no stocks. It is felt to be “unfortunate that the public should have been given the impression that even a limited supply of Wellingtons would be available”.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 9. 10. 11. 12. 21 Glasgow P.C.)

21. Batteries

There are widespread reports this week of the shortage of both cycle and No. 8 batteries (nine Regions), and some criticism of the lack of foresight on the part of the Board of Trade to meet the needs for “safety in the black-out”.

Cycle lamp batteries : The shortage of these is said to be causing “widespread anxiety”. Mention is made of the number of police court cases of “riding without lights” and of the increasing use by cyclists of already over-crowded buses. It is suggested in one report that some form of priority system might be devised which would ensure supplies of batteries, when available, to workers who are dependent on cycle transport.

No. 8 batteries : The hope is expressed that if no more No. 8 battery cases are to be made the Government will “issue a standard torch for civilians”, as people are said to ask why they should have to buy a more expensive size. There is some feeling that this may be a “trade racket to force people to buy new torches”.

(1. 3. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 11. 12. 22 Ashton-under-Lyne, Cornwall, Reading, Shrewsbury P.D.Rs.)

22. Food

A special report from Postal Censorship shows that of the letters mentioning the food situation eighty-one per cent express appreciation. “Lord Woolton's management of supplies is masterly.” “A good cock can do wonders with the rations.”

The chief criticisms reported from the Regions are:

Milk : Eight reports refer to the difficulties caused by the smallness of the ration but “it is regarded as a necessary evil”. There are complaints also of unequal distribution and of quality, the milk being said sometimes to be a day or two old when delivered.

Fish : “Lord Woolton's firmness in dealing with the fish trade” is approved, and “it is hoped that the zoning scheme is beginning to work better”. There are still complaints of shortage of supplies and of favoured customers, but the “limitation of supplies to hotels has been favourably received” and “it is thought this will make things easier for the housewife”.

Christmas fare : Disappointment is again reported at the lack of any “extras” for the Christmas season (Six Regions), but most people “accept the necessary restrictions, consoling themselves with the hope that this will be the last Christmas of the war”.

British Restaurants, and canteens in factories . Approval is expressed of British Restaurant, which are said to compare favourably with canteens in factories. It is stated in one report that there is “some demand for works canteens to be put under Government control when they would be less likely to be run inefficiently”.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 21 Aberdeen, Bristol, Carlisle, Cambridge, Glasgow, Manchester, Nottingham, Special P.Cs. 22 Forty-two P.D.Rs.)

23. Fuel Economy

There is less comment this week on fuel economy. It is thought that the majority are doing their best to economise and that the Economy Campaign has therefore achieved its purpose. Some uneasiness is reported from the Northern Region where it is felt that people will find their fuel allowance inadequate when the worst of the winter comes.

Two reports criticise the Fuel Flashes. They are said to be “heartily disliked” and conscientious people are sick of being worried by them.

The quality of coal is again criticised. People in Sheffield are said to wonder where the reason lies for the increase in the cost of coal.

A Listener Research Enquiry : During October, 1942, the B.B.C. Listener Research department made an enquiry into the prevalent feeling of the public on the Government's Fuel Economy Campaign. Reports were received from 823 correspondents. The results of the enquiry confirm the findings of Home Intelligence, and may be summarised thus:-

  1. Bewilderment that such a situation should have arisen in a land where coal is plentiful (this, it is thought, suggests that labour shortage as a factor may have been inadequately stressed in the Campaign, or at least inadequately perceived by the public).

  2. Readiness to put up with the situation and accept any hardship that the Government imposes on them, provided that such hardships are common to all , and not the burden of the conscientious few. Here opinion divides fairly evenly between those who favour compulsory rationing as the only fair method of tackling the problem, and those who urge the continuance of the voluntary scheme, with the campaign directed less against the ordinary householder than the large consumer such as offices, stores, hotels, and factories.

(1. 2. 3. 5. 9. 10. 21 York, Special P.Cs. 24. 28.)

24. Fire-watching

Some renewal of complaints about the Fire-guard (Compulsory Enrolment) Order is reported this week. Feeling still persists that women should not fire-watch on business premises, especially married women with home responsibilities; and there is a demand for “a clear statement on what is a danger zone, and what is a woman's duty on business premises”. Grumbles are also reported at “the delay in issuing the amended Order”.

Front line :’ Appreciation of this book continues to be reported, but in the Southern Region there are still complaints of the limited supplies available. In Liverpool, pleasure is noted that “it has been given its rightful place next to London”, while Manchester thinks its quota of bombers has been under-estimated.

(2. 6. 7. 10. 22 Reading P.D.R.)

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REFERENCES

1. Northern Region (Newcastle) Weekly Reports from R.I.Os.
2. North Eastern Region (Leeds)
3. North Midland Region (Nottingham)
4. Eastern Region (Cambridge)
5. London Region (London)
6. Southern Region (Reading)
7. South Western Region (Bristol)
8. Wales (Cardiff)
9. Midland (Birmingham)
10. North Western Region (Manchester)
11. Scotland (Edinburgh)
12. South Eastern Region (Tunbridge Wells)
13. Northern Ireland (Belfast)
14. Special Reports from R.I.Os.
15. Regions Adviser's Reports
16. M.O.I. Speakers' Reports
17. Local Information Committees' Reports
18. Home Press Summaries M.O.I.
19. Regional Press Summaries
20. Hansard
21. Postal Censorship
22. Police Duty Room Reports
23. Wartime Social Survey Reports
24. B.B.C. Listener Research Papers
25. B.B.C. Special Papers
26. Citizens' Advice Bureaux Reports
27. W.V.S. Reports
28. Scottish Unionist Whips' Reports
29. Liberal Party's Reports
30. Economic League's Reports
31. War Office Post Bag Summaries
32. Primary Sources

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