HC Deb 05 June 1918 vol 106 cc1577-8
55. Mr. ALBION RICHARDSON

asked the Minister of National Service whether his attention has been called to the fact that Mr. Davies, who is the National Service representative at the Bermondsey Local Tribunal, has been adopted as a candidate for the Parliamentary Division of Bermondsey; whether he still remains the National Service representative in this division; and, if so, whether he will take steps to terminate his appointment in view of the impropriety, under these circumstances, of his continuing to hold this position?

Mr. BECK

I was not aware of the cir-stances referred to by my hon. Friend. I entirely agree that it would be undesirable for any official to act as a National Service representative in an area for which he is prospective candidate for Parliament.

Mr. RICHARDSON

will my hon. Friend see that Mr. Davies is removed from his position?

Mr. BECK

I am sure that Mr. Davies, who was only adopted as a candidate a couple of days ago, will realise that he could not act in the same district.

Mr. RICHARDSON

Will my hon. Friend take steps to intimate that to him?