Minute
Book of the Belgian Refugees' Committee recording proceedings of
meetings held at least weekly. Regular matters for consideration
include arrangements for the reception and allocation of refugees;
liaison with the Local Government Board for assistance in obtaining
accommodation and defraying expenses; communication with local refugee
committee; the circumstances of individual refugees; the general
financial situation including fundraising; the payment of maintenance
grants; the payment of regular accounts for accommodation, clothing,
travel and food. More occasional considerations include the
possibility of securing employment for refugees; specific problems
encountered by refugee families; and sending undesirable refugees out
of the country. |