Rationing Commission
Commonwealth Rationing Commission
1942 – 1950
Wartime body that rationed clothing, food and other scarce consumer goods for civilians through ration books and coupons.
How it came into existence
Established in 1942 under the National Security (Rationing) Regulations, made under the National Security Act 1939, after Japan entered the war; clothing rationing began in June 1942 and was followed by rationing of tea, sugar, butter and meat.
Legislation: National Security Act 1939 (National Security (Rationing) Regulations)
Changes during its life
- 1947Rationing continued under the Defence (Transitional Provisions) Act 1946 after the National Security Act 1939 lapsed.
How it ended
Wound up in 1950 after the last civilian rationing, of tea and butter, ended; its functions lapsed with no successor.
Main functions
- Rationing of clothing and footwear
- Rationing of tea, sugar, butter and meat
- Issue of ration books and coupons
- Enforcement of rationing regulations
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Trade and Customs.
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Sources
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