§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services when the emergency planning document for the National Health Service in England is to be published; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CurrieFollowing consultation with the Home Office, officials are working on draft revised guidance which will go to the National Health Service Management Board for approval before being referred to Ministers. The final document, when published, will form part of the emergency planning guidance to local authorities issued by the Home Office.