HC Deb 12 May 1986 vol 97 c361W
Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to the councils which have declared themselves to be nuclear-free zones.

Mrs. Rumbold

My Department has no detailed information about local authorities' nuclear-free zone activities. My right hon. Friend has, however, received a number of representations about the way some authorities have used their discretionary spending powers to finance and publicise such activities. This is a matter we drew specifically to the attention of the Widdicombe inquiry.