This book provides a detailed account of the management of welfare and housing policy during World War I. Drawing on his experience as an official in the British government, J.E. Hutton explains the challenges faced by policymakers and the strategies they used to provide for the needs of the population during wartime. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of social policy and the role of the state in times of crisis.

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