Civil Contingencies Secretariat - Definition

The Civil Contingencies Committee is a British cabinet committee chaired by the Home Secretary. It is intended to deal with major crises such as terrorism or natural disasters. It is supported by the Civil Contingencies Secretariat.

See also:

• Cabinet Office Briefing Room A
• Civil defence

External links

• http://www.ukresilience.info/role.htm
• http://www.ukresilience.info/contingencies/cont_index.htm