Target UK

Periodically the UK Government, and presumably those of the other major powers, assess the risks of nuclear attack on the country. Part of this is a classified report by the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC). The JIC is an inter-agency deliberative body responsible for intelligence assessment, coordination and oversight of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS, better known as MI6), Security Service (better known as MI5), GCHQ (formerly known as Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), or Government Communications Headquarters),  and Defence Intelligence. The JIC is supported by the Joint Intelligence Organisation under the Cabinet Office, and meets primarily at 70, Whitehall.

The map and list are from the 1968 report on the likely targets for Soviet attack in the UK. The most recent report available is that of 1972.

NB: Please be aware that many of the establishments mentioned have now either closed or have changed their function and/or name.