Correspondents include: Admiral of the Fleet Sir Roger Keyes [former Special Liaison Officer to the King of Belgium], on the attitude of the Belgians and his anxiety about his sons being in action; Herbert Morrison, Home Secretary, on Clementine's idea that middle aged women could register as fire watchers in vulnerable areas.

Also includes fire squad instructions and lists of fire watchers for the [?] Cabinet Office, and a later note on when Clementine had fire watching duties.