§ Mr. Piratinasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how many civil servants have been dismissed because of their political affiliations; and if he will issue a statement giving particulars of each case of dismissal.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallNone, Sir, because of their political affiliations as such. On the general point, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given yesterday to the hon. Member for Ashford (Mr. E. P. Smith) by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister.