HC Deb 20 March 1928 vol 215 c210
55. Sir A. HOLBROOK

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether he will consider the desirability of re-framing the Regulations under which the Whitley Councils of the Civil Service are constituted by providing that only persons actually engaged in the service of the Crown shall be eligible to represent their colleagues on the council?

Mr. SAMUEL

It is not proposed to make any alteration in the existing practice, under which the selection of members of the Staff Side of the National Whitley Council is left to the various groups and associations concerned.

Sir A. HOLBROOK

Is my hon. Friend aware that many of the present members of the Council have no connection with the Civil Service, and are mixed up with the trade union organisation, whereas Civil Service employés are not allowed to be affiliated with trade unions?

Mr. AMMON

Is it not the fact that recent legislation debarred these people from being associated with outside trade union organisations?

Mr. SAMUEL

I am aware that there was some discussion in regard to that matter on the Trade Disputes Bill.