HC Deb 06 December 1962 vol 668 cc216-7W
42. Mr. Mason

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the practice of members of the Civil Service holding shares in companies with which they are negotiating with regard to declaring their interests to the Head of the Department.

Mr. du Cann

A Civil Servant who comes into official contact with any matter concerning a business organisation in which he has an interest must disclose his interest to the Head of the Department.