Typed letter from Fr. D.H. O’Neill, The Lancaster Diocesan Protection and Rescue Society, to Fr. C.J. Barrett, CSWB, seeking an order of nuns who would run a hostel in Preston for working girls.

Letter from +Craven to +McQuaid stating he was very happy that Fr. Cecil Barrett was able to attend the Manchester Conference on child welfare.

Typed report of ‘V’ Committee meeting. The following items are mentioned in the report: Conor Farrington was refused visa to study in USA. Justin Keating also refused. Anthony Morrison was married to Maria Timmons in 1957 and is unemployed at present. Mrs. O’Connell’s report is awaited. Mrs McAuley’s husband makes vestments. She was appointed to the Adoption Board at the instance of Maureen Keane. Is a source of trouble to Fr. Barrett and the Government. She is a Socialist of the Welfare State type tends to be anti-clerical and anti-nun. Frank Edwards and his wife are soured and bitter. Their son and daughter practice their religion. Eamonn Lyons was an activist in the Connolly Association in England. Spoke at a Public Meeting in Abbey Street. His mother is a practicing Catholic and Lyons did not undertake propaganda work in the area in which his family resides. Regarding the motor trade and the Iron Curtain Countries, George and Pirek, two Czechs, are trying to push trade in the motor business. Imminent merge of the CIU and the TUC. Fr. Kent spoke of certain aspects of the proposed union of these congresses of Trade Unions.

Handwritten letter to Fr. Mangan from Cecil Barrett. He is delighted to represent the Archbishop at the English Catholic Child Welfare Council at Cheltenham.

Handwritten note to Fr. MacMahon from Mgr. Barrett informing him that a Corporation spokesman said the Longs refused the offer of a two-roomed flat.

Copy of typed letter to Fr. Barrett from the Secretary. The Archbishop wishes to convey his gratitude for the correction of fact that he has made in the report.

Letter from Mgr. Cecil J. Barrett to Fr. Fitzpatrick saying he will deal with the matter from C.S.W.B.

Copy of letter from the Secretary to Mgr. C. Barrett thanking him for the copy of his letter to Mr. Malone.

Copy of letter from the Secretary to Joseph Craig thanking him for his letter and informing him that Mgr. Barrett was handling the situation.

Copy of letter from the Secretary to Joseph Craig saying he is aware that Mgr. Barrett has already contacted him.