§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions since 1 May the Civil Contingencies Committee has met; and what matters have been discussed. [15691]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 3 November 1997]It is not the practice to disclose details of proceedings of the Civil Contingencies Committee.
§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister what is the membership of the Civil Contingencies Committee. [15692]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 13 November 1997]The composition of the Civil Contingencies Committee is as follows:
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- Home Secretary (Chairman)
- Head of the Economic and Domestic Secretariat, Cabinet Office (Deputy Chairman)
- The Prime Minister's Chief Press Secretary Representatives of:
- Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
- HM Treasury
- Home Office
- Department for Education and Employment
- Ministry of Defence
- Department of Health
- Department of Culture, Media and Sport
- Northern Ireland Office
- Welsh Office
- Office of Public Service.
Its terms of reference are:
To co-ordinate the preparation of plans for ensuring in an emergency the supplies and services essential to the life of the community; to keep these plans under regular review; to supervise their prompt and effective implementation in specific emergencies; and to report as necessary to the appropriate Ministerial Committee".