HC Deb 02 March 1925 vol 181 c29
63. Mr. AMMON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if any Government Departments require an explicit relinquishment of trade union membership from all candidates for posts on the establishment?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Guinness)

There are no general regulations on this matter, which is within the discretion of the heads of Departments. There is no regulation requiring candidates for posts on the establishment to relinquish trade union membership in any of the Departments immediately subordinate to the Treasury.

Mr. AMMON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that some such condition is imposed by the War Office?

Mr. GUINNESS

This is a matter within the discretion of the head of the Department, and I am sorry that I am not familiar with all the details of administration.