§ 22. Mr. Ian Harveyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will in future issue a White Paper on Civil Defence to accompany the Civil Estimates.
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeI will consider this suggestion.
§ Mr. HarveyIs my right hon. and learned Friend aware that the importance which he and hon. Members attach to this Service is not reflected in the White Paper this year, nor was it reflected in previous White Papers, and that his decision will be welcomed by everyone concerned?
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeI will bear that strongly in mind.
§ Mr. EdeWill the right hon. and learned Gentleman see that an appropriate paragraph is included in the White Paper on Defence as Civil Defence is a part of defence and ought always to be borne in mind when either subject is being discussed?
§ Sir D. Maxwell FyfeI entirely agree with the right hon. Gentleman that it is an essential part of defence, and I will bear in mind what he has said.