HC Deb 23 February 1981 vol 999 cc273-4W
Mr. Pawsey

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied that the standard of civil defence preparedness of all local authorities in England and Wales is adequate.

Mr. Mayhew

Local authorities have a statutory obligation to make plans against hostile attack. Their standard of civil defence preparedness continues to be kept under review following the statement on civil defence on 7 August last year. The additional resources available from 1 April will enable considerable progress to be made.