§ Mr. Coombsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied with the provisions for civil defence in Swindon; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe Civil Defence (General Local Authority Functions) Regulations 1983 make it a duty of county councils to make provision for civil defence in their areas. We are examining the civil defence plans prepared by Wiltshire county council under these regulations along with those of other county councils. We will report to the House in due course.