HC Deb 19 December 1962 vol 669 c188W
70. Mr. Driberg

asked the Minister of Defence if he will give an assurance that, unless and until Parliament passes legislation designed to alter the regulations under which Servicemen are discharged from the Armed Forces on notifying their intention of contesting a parliamentary election, no attempt will be made to anticipate the decision of Parliament by modifying in practice the application of these regulations.

Mr. Profumo

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary yesterday.

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