HC Deb 14 February 1984 vol 54 c165W
15. Mr. Cartwright

asked the Secretary of State for Defence which of his Department's employees do not currently enjoy the right to be members of trade unions; and if he has plans to withdraw this right from other employees.

Mr. Pattie

Civil Servants in the Ministry of Defence can be members of trades unions. There are no plans to withdraw this right.