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23.
The
physical arrangements for press conferences, dissemination of information and the initial handling of press queries will be the responsibility of the Director of Information Services.
TRANSPORT
24.
If the normal commercial distribution of supplies to retailers breaks down due to transport difficulties, the Deputy Director of Urban Services will be responsible for co-ordinating the movement of civil and Government fleets.
25.
An officer will be appointed as Transport Co-ordinator, stationed in Food Unit HQ. and all requests for transport should be channelled through him.
possible he will deal direct with the civil firms and Government Departments who normally provide the service.
26.
Where
In
the
event that their resources are insufficient, vehicle shortages will be made up from the GLTA. It is important that strict control of all vehicles is enforced.
27. to
The co-ordinator should also check routes
ensure
that vehicles avoid any areas where ` disturbances are likely to occur and to arrange for armed guards where necessary. Police escorts can be arranged through the appropriate CNTA representative in Police Regional conditions will apply incoming goods from vegetables, meat and fish.
Higher Command.
The same for transport required for docks or locally produced
MANUAL LABOUR
28.
It is envisaged that a major problem in the movement of food will be manual labour. Although mechanical handling in recent years has replaced the coolie to a major degree, a large pool of manual labour would still be required.
29.
Where
possible,
whatever labour was available from normal commercial sources would be utilised.
If it were necessary to supplement this force, Sub-Units within the Food Unit may be able to supply labour, ie,
and to a lesser degree
A&FD.
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