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RELAXATION OF FIRE GUARD DUTIES. Memorandum by the Home Secretary and Minister of Home Security.

17 Mar 1945

they are still carried out. I propose therefore that, as soon as the necessary administrative arrangements can be made, all fire guards shall be relieved of their compulsory duties until, if ever, their services again become necessary to meet actual or apprehended incendiary attack. As the deferment of this announcement was mainly for psychological reasons, I should like the views of the Lord President's Committee as to its issue now. H.M. Home Office, Whitehall, S.W.1. 17th March, 1945..
Civil Defence Region
Nationwide
Collection ID
CAB71
Document Reference
CAB 71/20/67
Document Types
Memorandum
File Reference
CAB 71/20
Former Department Reference
LP(45) 65
Identifier
10.1080/wtss.cab71.000020.067
Keywords
Air-raid Precautions Civil Defence Fire Prevention Fire Watch
Language
English
Organizations Discussed
Home Office Lord President's Committee Ministry of Home Security
Pages
2
Published in
United Kingdom
Series
Papers 1(45) - 107(45)
Themes
Military Activity Home Defence Air Raid Precautions Civil Defence