HC Deb 19 November 1936 vol 317 cc1913-4
66. Mr. DAY

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury whether any of the female staff holding established situations in the Civil Service have been asked to resign their appointments on account of their marriage during the previous 12 months?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

Yes, Sir. I am sending to the hon. Member a copy of the regulations made under the Order in Council of 22nd July, 1920, which relate to this subject.

Mr. DAY

Can the right hon. and gallant Gentleman say whether all these ladies receive a gratuity?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

I think the greater number do, but I am sending the hon. Member a statement.

Mr. DAY

How many did not receive it?

Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question down?

Miss WILKINSN

Does the right hon. and gallant Member not think that a great deal of valuable experience is lost to the Treasury by the operation of this rule?