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Agenda papers including, amongst other things: - communications from Ministry of...

Catalogue reference: WW2 AR C/2/57

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WW2 AR C/2/57
Date
24 Jul 1940
Description

Agenda papers including, amongst other things:

- communications from Ministry of Home Security regarding: provision of shelter for groups of eligible for free provision; pay of whole-time volunteers; payment of Grant regarding air raid general precautions; alterations to air raid warning system; Clearance of Lofts Order; paid leave for personnel; recording and notification of air raid casualties;

- communications from Senior Regional Officer regarding: air raid warning system; disposal of unexploded bombs; deterrents against enemy aircraft landings; casualty services; co-operation with military authorities; restriction of use of roads; Rescue Party equipment; Wardens' reports; appointment of Central Area Air Raid Precautions Officer; use of West End Working Men's Club, Ford End Road, Bedford as a First Aid Party Depot; shelter accommodation in Cardington;

- communications from Ministry of Health regarding: estimated life of certain items of equipment; repair of war damage; use of St.Mary's Schoolroom, Bedford as a First Aid Post;

- provision of air raid shelters in unspecified areas;

- Ministry of Information leaflet - Mightier Yet;

- rent of First Aid Post in Pulloxhill;

- remote control of air raid sirens;

- expenses regarding Battlesden House Emergency Maternity Home.

[ex W/ARPP 22]

Held by
Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service
Language
English
Immediate source of acquisition

acc. 6512

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/fd48f814-01aa-4aac-8fe9-b79c4e152da6/

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WW2 AR C

Air Raid Precautions, Committee Material

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Agenda Papers

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Agenda papers including, amongst other things: - communications from Ministry of...