HC Deb 19 February 1946 vol 419 c201W
Major Lloyd

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether the newly appointed recruiting officer of his Department is a civil servant; and on what grounds this officer is permitted to make political speeches commenting on the British conduct of foreign affairs.

Mr. W. Foster

Yes, Sir. The officer concerned became a temporary civil servant on his appointment, and as such, is expected to maintain at all times a reserve in political matters. He informs me that he had no idea that certain observations made at a purely private gathering would receive any publicity, and he has expressed his sincere regret and undertaken to conform with care to the requirements of the Service in these matters.