HC Deb 12 February 1976 vol 905 c286W
49. Sir David Renton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will make a statement upon the progress made by local authorities in carrying out their responsibilities for coping with emergencies in peace and war.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Most local authorities have made good progress, since reorganisation in 1974, particularly on improving their preparedness to cope with peace-time emergencies.