HC Deb 26 November 1985 vol 87 c555W
20. Mr. Pike

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his Department's role in emergency powers planning.

Mr. Heseltine

As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister explained in answer to the hon. member for Kingston-upon-Hull, north (Mr. McNamara) on 11 November at column 50, the need for emergency legislation has been kept under review by successive Governments. My Department is naturally closely involved in this process.