§ 54. Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether the former porter in the medical department, British Guiana, whose name was supplied to him by the hon. Member for Openshaw, was informed in writing of a new charge to be preferred against him and given an opportunity either personally or through his trade union to reply to the charge and to advance reasons why he should not be dismissed.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe officer in question was not dismissed. He was a temporary employee and his appointment was terminated on payment of one month's salary in lieu of notice. There was no need, therefore, to prefer any further charges against him.