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XMS1 - Papers of Peter Bennett - 1930-1985
2 - Official and political papers of Peter Bennett - 1940-1961
Level
Sub-series
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)
MS1/2/1
Title
Records relating to the Emergency Services Organisation
Extent
2 files
Date
1940-1945
Description
This organisation was established for the purpose of dealing with the problem of dispersal of factories vital to the production of aircraft and for taking emergency measures to restore production in the event of damage by enemy action through the Local Reconstruction Panels established in centres of industry. Bennett served as Director General, Jun 1940 - Jun 1941.
For details of clock and silver tray presented to Bennett upon his appointment and resignation as Director General, see MS1/6/1-2
Access Status
Open
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