§ Viscount WOLMERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been called to a speech made by 1033W Mr. J. Roach, of Leigh, Lancashire, on 15th October, at a meeting in support of a Labour candidate; whether he is aware that Mr. Roach had just been appointed an inspector under the National Insurance Act; and, if so, whether Government officials are entitled to make political speeches at party meetings?
§ Mr. MASTERMANAt the time when he speech referred to by the Noble Lord was made the gentleman in question was not an officer of the Commissioners and was not therefore within their disciplinary control. All health officers understand that after appointment they must not make political speeches.