HC Deb 20 December 1984 vol 70 c270W
62. Mr. Speller

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he hopes to have completed his studies into the role of industry in civil defence planning.

63. Sir John Biggs-Davison

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what measures he is taking to encourage industry to create an effective civil defence capability.

Mr. Trippier

I am hopeful that during the next year substantial progress will be made in assessing the essential requirements which industry could be called upon to supply for civil defence purposes, and industry's capability to meet them.