HC Deb 03 May 1948 vol 450 cc104-5W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many civil servants have been dismissed since 15th March; how many have had their political records inquired into; and with what results.

Sir S. Cripps

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has agreed to suspend for a short time action under the policy which he announced on 15th March pending discussions with the Staff Side of the National Whitley Council on the detailed procedure to be followed.