HC Deb 28 July 1980 vol 989 c508W
Mr. Pawsey

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he will be in a position to make his promised statement on civil defence.

Mr. Whitelaw

Very shortly.

Mr. Pawsey

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action is being taken to protect the communication network against the effects of an electromagnetic pulse; and if this information will be included in his promised statement.

Mr. Whitelaw

I am currently considering how best to improve the emergency communications network, including some measures of protection against electromagnetic pulse.