000082

Description

A file of documents relating to manpower for industry and the armed forces. Subjects discussed in the file include the deferment procedure, including special procedures and the principles underlying decisions on deferment; the cancellation of the deferment of service tradesmen; proposals for the deferment of the calling-up of civil defence personnel in London, including air-raid wardens, members of the rescue and stretcher parties, and men required to repair public utilities and transport services; and proposals for deferment for other civil defence personnel, including the police and the Auxiliary Fire Service. Other subjects discussed include consideration of changes in the schedule of reserved occupations; the definitions of "protected" and "unprotected" work; special actions for workers undertaking vital war work; occupations with special reservation ages for protected work; and the relaxation of the schedule of reserved occupations for men suitable for recruitment as pilots and observers.

Keywords

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