HC Deb 17 October 1989 vol 158 c16W
Mr. Gerald Bowden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will visit the Devon emergency volunteers to convey his congratulations on their contribution to civil defence during the past 21 years.

Mr. John Patten

My right hon. Friend has no present plans to visit the Devon emergency volunteers, but we recognise and welcome most warmly the valuable contribution which they, and other volunteers, make to their local communities.