§ Mr. Purbrickasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether a Minister has power to dismiss any of the officials of his Department whom he considers incompetent or redundant, or in whom is such power vested?
§ Sir K. WoodCivil Servants hold their positions and may be dismissed at the202W pleasure of the Crown. The power of dismissal, like other disciplinary powers, is exercised in practice by Heads of Departments on behalf of the Minister concerned.