HC Deb 15 December 1982 vol 34 c143W
Mr. Frank Allaun

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what is the area over which the centre at Hack Green near Nantwich will have administrative control; whether this will include Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside; and who will be in charge when it is fully manned;

(2) if he will detail the type of emergency which could entail the use of the Hack Green building;

(3) if the building at Hack Green is being constructed to withstand certain effects of nuclear attack; and what arrangements would apply to members of the local community who wish to shelter there;

(4) what staff would be required in the case of nuclear war to man the building at Hack Green; and if they will receive any special training;

(5) what is the cost of the work being undertaken for the Home Office at Hack Green;

(6) how many other buildings of similar purpose to that at Hack Green exist in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Mayhew

I shall write to the hon. Member.