Comrade Bo Yibo 1 1 1:
Comments on the Comprehensive Work Report of the Ministry of Light Industry for July and August
(September 18, 1952)
Such reports are very good. Please instruct the Party leadership groups of all departments under the Central Financial and Economic Commission to submit comprehensive reports every two months without fail. The Commission should also designate a specific person to be responsible for reviewing and supervising this matter.
Mao Zedong
August 18th
[l]
Bo Yibo was at that time the Deputy Director of the Financial and Economic Commission of the Administrative Council.
[2] Refers to the comprehensive work report for July and August submitted by the Ministry of Light Industry, which was forwarded on September 17, 1952, by the Party leadership group of the Central Financial and Economic Commission. The report discussed the types of key industries now under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Light Industry following adjustments to the administrative system, draft figures for capital construction and production control in 1953, as well as production performance in July and August of the current year. It also proposed principles and measures for addressing issues such as the state monopoly on cigarette sales, improving the quality of light industrial products, standardizing specifications, and ensuring safe production.