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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord West of Spithead (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 16 April 2018.


Terrorism: Public Alert Technology

Question

My Lords, what advice does the Civil Contingencies Secretariat now give to households in case of emergencies? Until about 10 years ago quite detailed advice was given. Has this been updated recently and what provisions, et cetera, should households have in place should there be a crisis, particularly something affecting cyber and delivery, for example?

Answer

I may need to write to the noble Lord on that and how it relates to the civil contingencies unit. In some parts of the country there are arrangements whereby if there is an emergency, the landlines of those who live in the immediate vicinity are automatically contacted and they are given a message. But I would like to do some more work on the specific question the noble Lord asked and then write to him.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
790 c984 
Session
2017-19
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Emergency services Mobile phones Terrorism Warnings
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk