HC Deb 17 November 1969 vol 791 c184W
70. Mr. Godman Irvine

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, since the conclusions of the visit of Sir John Field, what procedure is available for members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service to raise matters relating to their conditions of service.

Mr. Luard

All members of Her Majesty's Overseas Civil Service in all dependent territories, at all times, have the right to raise matters relating to their conditions of service with their Governments, either individually or through their staff associations; and also to petition my right hon. Friend in accordance with Colonial Regulations.