§ Mr. Martinasked the Attorney-General what facilities were provided in the Land Registry during working time and on Government premises for the promotion of particular candidates and for the holding of ballots in the recent Civil and Public Services Association elections; on what criteria facilities were granted for particular meetings; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe Land Registry provided accommodation and paid time off—up to half an hour — for members of the Civil and Public Services Association to attend balloting meetings and cast their votes in the recent elections. Such meetings are held at times which minimise disruption to business and the service to the public.
Within the facilities provided, it is for union representatives to supervise the balloting arrangements in accordance with the union's rules and therefore the Department is not in a position to say whether or not these procedures involve the promotion of particular candidates.
508WThe facilities approved by the Land Registry arc consistent with those applied to the rest of the Civil Service and within the terms of the Civil Service national facilities agreement governing trade union activities which reflects the statutory requirements.