DORA

• 1. Control of industry – the Government was empowered to take over any factory or workshop as part of the War effort.
  2. Strikes - people were prevented from striking for better working conditions/pay.
  3. Censorship - there was government censorship of the press and also private correspondence that related to the war.
• 1. Alcohol - restrictions were put on alcohol e.g. buying rounds, pub opening hours, watering down of alcohol.
  2. Blackouts and curfews - blackouts made it dangerous to get around at night and the government introduced curfews to restrict the movement of people during certain hours.
  3. Pigeon fanciers - pigeon fanciers had to have a licence to keep their birds (suspicion that they might be carrying messages to enemies).