Troops take over distribution of food supplies during transport strike (1947)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit British soliders distribute food in London filling in for striking workers Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Forces Take Over London’s Food Supplies ENGLAND: London: Lambeth: Clapham: EXT CLAPHAM Troops move into camp on Clapham Common during transport Strike. Shots of men making food etc MILITARY BRITISH Troops take over during Transport Strike - camp on Clapham Common -loading meat on to lorries - wireless transmitter to keep in touch with all lorries POTATO Troops peeling potatoes and one landing in dixie STRIKES Troops called in during transport strike - shots of soldiers camp on Clapham Common - soldiers lifting met on to lorries - wireless operators checking the movement of lorries. Military - Active; Industrial Relations Trucks, transport, lorry, drivers, teamsters, meat, butchers, labour relations,