Mr. Frankland moved that the posi-lion should be advertised. He said there was an agitation against any form of air raid precautions, but the board was in a special position. Precautions must be taken to protect the water supply and see that it was not contaminated. However much the Government hung back about cost {he board must not do the same, although he felt they were being blackmailed.
Mr. Berry accepted the amendmen* and said that the position should be open to all, including the staff. Replying to a request that information about the scheme already prepared should be made available, Mr. Berry said it was highly confidential and could not be communicated to members of the board.
The board adopted the recommendation as amended to appoint a temporary officer and to advertise the position.
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