§ Mr. Cryerasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will publish in the Official Report the method whereby civil servants who stand for election to public bodies are enjoined to act with moderation and discretion; who judges their conduct if this criterion is deemed to be breached; and what punishments are imposed.
§ Mr. ChannonThe rules governing the political activities of civil servants are set out in paragraphs 9923–50 of the Civil Service pay and conditions of service code; this is available to all civil servants and a copy has been placed in the Library. When a civil servant is given official permission to take part in political activities he would normally have these rules specifically drawn to his attention. A breach of the rules is a matter entirely for the employing Department and the range of penalties available is the same as for other matters of misconduct.