HC Deb 20 November 1956 vol 560 c67W
60. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what guidance he is giving to local authorities about the rapid dispersal of the population should this country be attacked, in view of the international tension now prevailing.

Mr. Powell

It was stated in the Defence White Paper issued last February that the Government proposed to discuss their proposals on evacuation policy with representatives of the local authorities. Those discussions are in progress.

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