§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service under what circumstances, and on whose authority, civil servants are permitted to participate in the deliberations of the Centre for Policy Studies; whether they are allowed to advise that body; and whether that body makes any payment for the professional expertise provided by such civil servants.
§ Mr. LuceGuidance on the circumstances in which civil servants may attend or participate in activities organised by outside bodies such as the Centre for Policy Studies is set out in chapter 6 of the personnel management handbook, which also covers the question of payment. Copies of the handbook are available in the House Libraries.