HC Deb 31 October 1918 vol 110 c1620W
Colonel THORNE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether a Civil servant serving in the forces will be entitled to stand as a Parliamentary candidate under the same conditions as any other soldier?

Mr. BALDWIN

Under the provisions of Clause 16 of the Order in Council of the 10th January, 1910, a Civil servant seeking a seat in the House of Commons is required to resign his office so soon as he issues his address to the electors, or in any other manner publicly announces himself as a candidate. This regulation is binding on members of the Civil Service whether serving in the forces or not.