HC Deb 20 February 1968 vol 759 cc55-6W
Mr. Campbell

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government, whether the conditions of appointment of part-time members of a new town development corporation in England require them to abstain from making political speeches or from other political activity on matters affecting the work of that corporation; and what steps are taken to ensure that such requirements are complied with.

Mr. Greenwood

Every member of a new town corporation in England receives, with his instrument of appointment, a memorandum of guidance on political activities which includes a provision that, on matters affecting the work of his corporation, a member should not normally make political speeches nor engage in other political activities.

Members are invited to consult me if they are in any doubt about the application of the rules to their particular circumstances.