HC Deb 01 December 1982 vol 33 c169W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will list the responsibilities of the Management and Personnel Office relating to the Civil Service in time of war.

Mr. Hayhoe

The MPO co-ordinates in peacetime the nomination of civil servants who would be required for duty in wartime regional government headquarters. It would be responsible for issuing instructions in wartime to all other staff.