§ Dr. Godmanasked the Paymaster General what regulations govern the outside business interests of 616W individuals employed in the Manpower Services Commission or who sit as representatives on area manpower boards; and whether any business interests have to be declared.
§ Mr. TrippierThe regulations governing the outside business interests of individuals employed by the Manpower Services Commission are contained in Department of Employment Group Staff Memorandum 1: Staff Rules and Conditions of Service, which is issued to all staff employed within the Department of Employment Group including the Manpower Services Commission. It is a requirement that outside interests which do or could conflict with official business must be disclosed. I have placed a copy of this Memorandum in the Library.
Members of area manpower boards who have an interest in a particular project or scheme under discussion are required to declare that interest and refrain from voting on the issue. This requirement is contained in a guide on the work of area manpower boards which is given to all Board members. The rules governing declaration of interest are currently under review.