§ 55. Sir T. Mooreasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent permanent civil servants are permitted to take an active part in the work of professional bodies such as those which specialise in protecting and advancing the interests of professional men and women in the field of engineering, medicine, architecture, etc.; and what are the present rules on this subject.
§ Mr. Glenvil HallCivil servants are free to take part in the work of professional bodies, provided that their official work does not suffer and that they show a reasonable discretion.