§ Mr. W. J. Brownasked the President of the Board of Trade how many officials of his Department retain a financial or administrative interest in a commercial or industrial concern with which they were associated before entering the Civil Service; what positions any such persons are now holding in his Department; and what salaries or allowances are paid in respect of their services.
§ Sir S. CrippsThe information asked for is not available. In any case in which an administrative interest is retained, I am satisfied that adequate arrangements are made for ensuring that no conflict arises between the public duty and the private interest of the person concerned.
§ Mr. W. J. Brownasked the Minister of Supply how many officials of his Department retain a financial or administrative interest in a commercial or industrial concern with which they were associated before entering the Civil Service; what positions any such persons are now holding in his Department; and what salaries or allowances are paid in respect of their services.
§ Mr. WilmotI regret that precise numbers are not available. I can, however, assure the hon. Member that the arrangements for ensuring that no conflict arises between the public duties and private interests of employees of the Ministry of Supply are adequate.