§ Mr. J. E. B. Hillasked the Secretary of State for Defence what local authorities were given military aid in flood emergencies during the last 12 months; what charges have been made to them: and what charges have been waived.
§ Mr. BoydenFifty local authorities were given service assistance in flood emergencies during the last 12 months. Full details of charges raised or waived are not readily available. The financial principles governing service assistance of this kind are set out in a Ministry of Defence pamphlet on Military Aid to the Civil Community. I am sending a copy to the hon. Member.