§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultations his Department has had with Welwyn Hatfield district council regarding the council's compliance with its statutory obligations relating to civil defence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdThe Department has had no recent consultations with the council about its statutory civil defence obligations. In March 1983 the council declared its opposition to the proposed regulations but no further representation has been made since they came into force on 1 December.