Agenda papers including, amongst other things: - correspondence with A.W.Sanders...

Agenda papers including, amongst other things:

- correspondence with A.W.Sanders regarding his criticisms of Air Raid Precautions organisation in Bedfordshire;

- death of Air Raid Precautions Controller for East Bedfordshire Area - Tom Ferguson;

- communications from Ministry of Home Security regarding: Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1940; equipment for communal domestic shelters; distinguishing marks for various types of Civil Defence officers; ventilation during black-out;

- communications from Senior Regional Officer regarding: responsibility for obstruction of possible aircraft landing grounds; disposal of unexploded bombs; lessons from recent air raids; awards for gallantry; roads and bridges damaged by enemy action; conversion of basement of Eayrs' shop in Sandy as a public shelter; erection of three Wardens' Posts in Bedford Borough;

- communications from Ministry of Health regarding: storage of dangerous drugs at First Aid Posts; consumption of fresh vegetables at institutions; organisation of First Aid Posts in hospitals; arrangements for personnel of First Aid Posts and Mobile Units reporting for duty; lack of protection facilities at Three Counties Hospital, Stotfold;

- American Committee on Maternal Welfare Inc. film The Birth of a Baby;

- public air raid shelter in Sandy;

- report on Sandy Mobile Unit;

- use of Red Lion Hotel, Studham as a Wardens' Post;

- notification of air raid casualties;

- camouflaging white buildings;

- Air Raid Precautions equipment at Silsoe;

- underwear for use with heavy protective clothing

[ex W/ARPP 22]

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