§ Mr. Hayhoeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when last a full-scale exercise simulating a major disaster in the Heathrow area was carried out; whether he is satisfied with the arrangements for updating the relevant contingency plans.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsSuch an exercise was last held on 27th March this year. The police and the fire service took part in this and previous exercises, and I am satisfied that their plans for dealing with major disasters are regularly reviewed and tested.