HC Deb 30 July 1984 vol 65 cc71-2W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in the event of a possible radiation leak similar to that which was feared could have happened at Temple Mills, Leyton, railway yard on 12 April, he is satisfied that the use of local schools as evacuation rest centres is a satisfactory civil defence arrangement; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

The local authority would use buildings whose location and type would be suitable for temporary accommodation. Such buildings may include schools, church halls and community centres, and would have already been identified as part of contingency planning. People would be evacuated outside any area of risk in accordance with scientific advice.