§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he has taken to satisfy himself that Welwyn and Hatfield district council is fulfilling its obligations with respect to the provision of civil defence; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawWe are determined to ensure that all local authorities meet their civil defence obligations in full. Primary responsibility under the 1983 regulations lies 121W with county, not district councils, who have been asked to complete plans by the end of the year. We shall then review progress and prepare a staged programme for further action.