HC Deb 01 March 1982 vol 19 c18W
Mr. Gordon Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much was spent on civil defence measures in the United Kingdom by the Government for the years 1980–81 and 1981–82.

Mr. Whitelaw

The information is as follows:

  • 1980–81 £23.4 million
  • 1981–82 £40.4 million (Supply Estimate provision)

The figures relate to expenditure by the central Government only.