§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what assistance he has given to countries overseas towards their civil protection plans. [96537]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienIndirect assistance has been given through co-operation with the European Commission and the member states of the European Union, and with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and its Partner countries. In addition, the Emergency Planning College has provided training to members of the civil protection services of overseas countries, on a full cost recovery basis.