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The escorts of each evacuation party were present at the
centres during the examinations, where they became acquainted
with the members of their party, and were informed when necessary
of the medical condition.
Large numbers of mothers and children applied for evacuation
when the scheme was put into operation. 532 were examined on
July 10th, and a total of 2,502 in the first eleven days, July 5th to
16th inclusive. Although the arrangements undertaken for medical
examination and the transmission of records involved a considerable
amount of additional work, it was found to be well worth the
time and labour involved. All members of the Corporation's
medical and nursing staffs voluntarily co-operated in this urgent
work.
I am indebted to the Borough Education Officer for the following
information:—
1. Number of evacuations under Plan V (Unaccompanied
Children) from July 5th to September 8th, 19-14 (inclusive).
2. Number of evacuations under Plan VII (Mothers with
children over and under 5 years) from July 11th to September
8th, 1944 (inclusive).
3. Private arrangements scheme, June 26th to September
8th, 1944 (inclusive).
4. Other categories to September 8th, 1944 (excepting Aged
and Infirm Persons, which are taken to date September
22nd, 1944).
5. Homeless persons.
Children.
Category. Mothers.
Under 5. Over 6.
1. Unaccompanied Children — — —
Handicapped
Children
2. Mothers and children—over
5 and under 5 881 979 652
3. Private arrangement scheme
(a) Mothers with children 2,261 1,662 1,660
(b) Unaccompanied children — 62 1,153
4. Homeless Persons (children) — — 2
Totals 3,142 2,703 3,467