HC Deb 13 June 1968 vol 766 cc67-8W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give details of the directives given to civil servants in connection with visits to countries in Eastern Europe.

Mr. Harold Lever

Civil servants are reminded annually that any visitor to such countries, including Government officers or ex-Government officers, is likely to encounter certain hazards. Both for the protection of Government information and for the protection of the officers themselves, all members of a Department are therefore required to consult their establishment officer, or other designated officer, before travelling to such countries or using the air, sea or rail facilities which they offer.