HC Deb 26 March 1973 vol 853 cc241-2W
Mr. Roderick

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what instruction has been issued to civil servants of executive class and above restricting their right to seek election to the new local authorities.

Mr. Kenneth Baker

No new instructions have been issued and the position remains that such civil servants may seek permission from their Departments to take part in local political activities, including candidature for local authorities.