HC Deb 28 March 1968 vol 761 cc1701-2
13. Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the subterranean regional seats of government have been closed down with the disbandment of Civil Defence.

Mr. Ennals

Buildings already provided for the civil defence control system are physical assets of operational value and are being preserved.

Mr. Jenkins

What is the care and maintenance strength of the staff at these underground bases? What is their full operational manpower strength? What is the cost of keeping this network in being?

Mr. Ennals

I would certainly need notice to enable me to answer those detailed supplementary questions. If my hon. Friend cares to write to me, I will give him full answers.