HC Deb 22 March 1976 vol 908 c29W
Mr. Maxwell-Hyslop

asked the Minister for the Civil Service whether temporary civil servants are permitted to participate in Press conferences and other canvassing activities on behalf of candidates for the leadership of the Labour Party.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has given instructions that unless they are in the politically free category, civil servants—including special advisers to Ministers—who wish to take part in activities of this nature must first resign their civil service appointment.