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ANNEXURE I.
Approximate estimated maximum expenditure under
each main general branch of air raids precautions.
A - Anti-gas measures.
(i)
Respirators for families of regular forces, volunteers, and personnel of Essential Services
•
(ii)
Protective clothing
(iii) Respirators for rest of civil
population
236,000
..420,000
...1,400,000
(iv) Capital cost of buildings for storage 200,000
Total
Or, less (iii)
Reduced total
Note. It is not expected that Item A (iv)
would be much reduced if A (iii)
were not purchased.
B - Protection against high explosive and
incendiary bombs.
(i) Protecting public buildings.... (ii) Improving fire fighting equipment (iii) Assistance to public utilities to
render buildings and plant splinter proof and to ensure continuance of services, supplies etc.
Total
Note. The amount under B (i) might be
considerably reduced by digging
trench refuges in vacant ground
instead of actually strengthening
buildings.
2,256,000
1,400,000
856,000
1,000,000
274,000
1,000,000
2,274,000
C General.
Medical stores, rescue plant, etc., and storage
1,000,000
Summary.
A Anti-gas measures.
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2,256,000