§ 24. Sir H. Williamsasked the Home Secretary whether members of the Women's Voluntary Service are free to express their political opinions and to engage in political activities when off duty, so long as they observe the limitations imposed upon the community, as a whole, in these respects, by law?
§ 28. Sir T. Mooreasked the Home Secretary whether there is any regulation which forbids the free expression of political opinions by members of the Women's Voluntary Service when off duty?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonExcept where the rules of a profession or trade to which an individual member of the Women's Voluntary Service belongs enjoin a measure of restraint, members of the society have, so far as I am aware, the same freedom of speech and action in regard to political matters as other members of the community.
§ Sir T. MooreWill my right hon. Friend make it clear to the county commandants of this organisation that it is his view and the wish of the Government that they should be free to express their political views?
§ Mr. MorrisonYes, Sir. The matter has been discussed at the headquarters of the W.V.S., and I do not think there is any disagreement between them and myself.
§ Sir F. FremantleIs it clear that they should not be allowed to wear uniform 960 when taking part in political demonstrations?
§ Mr. MorrisonI think it is clear that, when they are on duty and in evening uniform, a certain amount of circumspection is desirable.