§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what representations he has received from the Merseyside county council concerning nuclear-free zones; what reply he has sent; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what representation he has received from the Merseyside steering committee on nuclear disarmament concerning nuclear-free zones; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewWe have received a letter dated 27 January from the steering committee on the Merseyside county council endorsing the resolution on the proposed civil defence regulations, which was passed by the national conference of nuclear-free zones on 3 December 1982. No reply has yet been sent. We are consulting the local authority associations on the regulations.