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EVACUATION OF CHILDREN TO
DOMINIONS
LONDON, July 2,
Speaking in the House of Commons on the scheme for the evacuating of children to the Dominions, the Undersecretary for the Dominions, Mr. Shakespeare, said that children from whatsoever school they came would proceed in the same ship without distinctions. If they passed the schoolleaving age special arrangements would be made to find employment for them.
With regard to a suggestion for the evacuation overseas of schools as whole units, he said that the Government was fundamentally opposed to any such policy.
While giving details of the voyage arrangements, Mr. Shakespeare mentioned the receipt of £500 from a Canadian lady which would be spent for clothing, games, and books for use on the journey.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXX, Issue 4, 4 July 1940, Page 11
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