§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action he plans to take following the agreement made at the Leeds Castle meeting of the Central Local Partnership concerning the review of emergency planning. [150462]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienMy right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister proposed that the arrangements for emergency planning in England and Wales be reviewed and I have set up a Steering Group to take forward this review. It will identify strengths and weaknesses in the current arrangements for emergency planning; suggest ways in which the community preparedness for emergencies can be enhanced; consult widely with stakeholders and provide advice to Ministers on the result of the consultation.