HC Deb 09 January 2002 vol 377 c821W
8. Siobhain McDonagh

To ask the Minister of State for Cabinet Office how his Department co-ordinates with other Government Departments in planning for civil emergencies. [23450]

Mr. Leslie

The Cabinet Office is responsible for co-ordinating departmental strategies for civil contingencies across Government, and is conducting a review of emergency planning at present.