§ Mr. Warbeyasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he will take steps to have added to the question relating to religion on application forms for posts under British Military Government, Germany, a note of the reason for which this information is required and an indication that the nature of the answer given will not in any way affect the candidate's chance of being selected.
§ Mr. J. HyndI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his suggestion However, to obviate any misgivings I have arranged that the information concerning religion will only be called for after appointment and the question will be deleted from the application form.