HC Deb 30 July 1980 vol 989 c737W
Mr. Budgen

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has any plans to introduce legislation to prevent local authorities from taking account of an official's political views in the selection, promotion or dismissal of their officials.

Mr. King

No. There has been no change in our policy on this matter since I replied to my hon. Friend on 25 June.—[Vol. 987, c.218.1