§ 123. Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if unofficial members of the Legislative Council of 218W Malaya are prohibited under his regulations from holding office in a political party or a trade union.
§ Mr. LytteltonNo. But officers in certain Government Departments may not hold office in political parties, even if they are also members of Legislative Council.
§ 124. Mr. Awberyasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if Circular No. 26, 1949, prohibiting employees of the judicial and legal departments of the Malayan Federation from holding office in a political party applied also to the holding of office in a trade union.
§ Mr. LytteltonThe circular refers only to the holding of office in political organisations. If the hon. Member has evidence of some other interpretation, and will let me know, I will consult the High Commissioner.