Underground Stations

During the Second World War the British government was constantly monitoring the success of its various policies concerning the Home Front. The government was also aware of the possibility that it might be necessary to introduce legislation to deal with any emerging problems.

It is December 1941. You have been asked to write a report on Underground Stations. This is to be divided into two sections.

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(1) A report on what has been happening concerning underground stations since the outbreak of the war.

Things you should consider include:

(a) Why did the government attempt to stop people using underground stations as air raid shelters?

(b) Why did the government change its mind about letting people use underground stations as air raid shelters?

(2) A report that includes proposals about the changes that you would like to see in government policy. These proposals will then be discussed and voted on by the rest of the class.

Things you should consider include:

(a) Was the government right to change its mind about letting people use underground stations as air raid shelters?

(b) What advice do you think the people should be given about air raid shelters.