HC Deb 10 November 1949 vol 469 cc1387-8
42. Sir Ian Fraser

asked the Minister of Health if he will recognise the National Federation of Hospital Officers as a negotiating trades union.

Mr. Bevan

I would refer the hon. Member to the Debate on the Adjournment on 25th October.

Sir I. Fraser

Can the right hon. Gentleman give an absolute assurance that the banning of this union is not in any way related to the fact that they are non-political?

Mr. Bevan

It has nothing at all to do with it. In the health field, as the House knows very well, we do not permit any politics to intervene.