Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 January 2003. It was answered by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 January 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment the Department has made of the effect of devolution on comprehensive contingency provision in the United Kingdom.

Answer: Tom Brake: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what assessment the Department has made of the effect of devolution on comprehensive contingency provision in the United Kingdom. [86601] Mr. Blunkett: I have been asked to reply. The Government are satisfied that arrangements for contingency planning between the constituent parts of the United Kingdom have not suffered any detriment due to devolution. Every effort has been made to ensure consistency and proper co-ordination. The devolved Administrations participate in the Civil Contingencies Committee and its sub-committees. Cabinet Office officials work closely with the devolved Administrations to facilitate the provision of comprehensive contingency arrangements in the United Kingdom.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 86601; 397 c597-8W;397 c595-6W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Devolution Civil defence Disasters Emergencies Planning
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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