The National Archives
Letter from the Amalgamated Society of Engineers to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, September 1916
(PRO ref: T 172/123)
Look carefully at this source and consider what it tells you about shortages and rationing and how they affected people. You should consider:
This source is a request to increase old age pensions. Why is this useful?
What problems are facing old age pensioners?
What does this suggest about the cost of living?
Is there any evidence that the hardships of the old people are caused by war?