§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will give details of the regulations about political activity as they affect each grade of civil servant; and if he has any plans to relax these rules.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe rules relating to political activities are contained in the General Principles of Conduct Code (paragraphs 9923 to 9950) and the corresponding Guide (paragraphs 4183 to 4208) copies of which are in the Library. Representations have been made by the National Staff Side of the Joint Whitley Council for a relaxation of the rules and these are currently under consideration.