SECRET
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Wednesday, 14th May, 1941

PRESENT:

D.G.

D.D.G.

Sir Maurice Peterson

Lord Davidson

Mr. Radcliffe

Mr. Banford

Mr. Getes

Mr. Waddell (Secretary)

1. The minutes of the meeting on 13th May were taken as read and approved.

2. RELEASE OF MEN FROM THE FORCES (See minutes of meeting on 2nd April)

Lord Davidson reported that the question of release of Ralph Richardson from the R.N.A.S. to take part in a commercial film had advanced a stage and he wanted the support of the Board in the principle which had now been established. This principle was that the Ministry might if requested by an outside firm make representations for temporary release of an individual from the Services, but if the answer were unfavourable would not press the matter.