§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department to what extent he requires his staff to work on their normal rest days and to work overtime; and whether such staff are able to refuse to work overtime and on their normal rest days if they so desire without disciplinary action being taken against them.
§ Mr. MaudlingAs is the normal arrangement in the Civil Service overtime working, whether during the working week or exceptionally on normal rest days, is undertaken on a voluntary basis, but staff may be required to work overtime should the need arise.