HC Deb 07 February 1977 vol 925 cc521-2W
Mr. Hodgson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the annual expenditure on Civil Defence and related matters in each of the last three financial years.

Dr. Summerskill

Gross home defence expenditure by Civil Departments was £19.5 million in 1973–74, £18.9 million in 1974–75 and £23.3 million in 1975–76.

Mr. Hodgson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when Civil Defence procedures in the United Kingdom were last reviewed; whether he will publish the detailed results of that review; and when the next review will be carried out.

Dr. Summerskill

Procedures are kept under continuous review. The last comprehensive policy study was in 1971, the results of which were given to the House on 5th August 1971.—[Vol. 822, c. 369–70.]

Mr. Hodgson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many civil servants have been employed on Civil Defence and related matters on 31st March 1976, 1975 and 1974.

Dr. Summerskill

Home Office civil servants employed mainly on civil defence matters as at 31st March numbered in 1976–385; 1975–401; and 1974–395.

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