§ 54. Sir FRANK SANDERSONasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether at the present time persons of British nationality having strong anti-British and Communistic views are allowed to continue holding permanent appointments in the Civil Service?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI am sending my hon. Friend a copy of Treasury Circular of the 13th March, 1928, dealing with the principles regulating the conduct of civil servants. It should not be assumed that the implications contained in the question are accepted.
§ Mr. PIKEWill the Minister consider circulating that document in view of the importance of the matter?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI think the document is accessible, but if the hon. Member desires a copy I will supply him with it.