HC Deb 11 March 1919 vol 113 cc1082-3
59. Lieutenant-Colonel Sir J. NORTON GRIFFITHS

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Interdepartmental Committee appointed to consider the possible application of the recommendations of the Committee on Relations between Employers and Employed (Whitley Report) to the Civil Service has concluded its sittings; if so, whether its decisions will be published, and when; whether the points of view and opinions of representatives of the different branches of the Civil Service were heard; whether the establishment of a joint industrial council for the Civil Service is contemplated; and, if so, whether the views of Civil servants will be ascertained and considered before such industrial council is brought into existence?

Mr. BALDWIN

I beg to refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave on 27th February last to the hon. and gallant Member for Tottenham North, of which I am sending him a copy. I can assure my hon. Friend that the views of Civil servants will be fully ascertained and considered before effect is given to any of the recommendations of the Sub-committee of the Interdepartmental Whitley Committee.

Sir F. HALL

Will the Prime Minister agree to accept a deputation of the members of the Civil Service before any decision is arrived at?

Mr. BALDWIN

I would suggest that that question be put to the Leader of the House.

Sir F. HALL

May I ask the Leader of the House?