Civil Service (Hansard, 15 October 2001)

HC Deb 15 October 2001 vol 372 c819W 819W

§ Norman Baker
To ask the Prime Minister when he will introduce a bill to define the role of the civil service. [7999]

§ The Prime Minister
The Government are committed to maintaining a non-political permanent civil service. They have given a commitment to legislation for the civil service, which will be taken forward as and when a suitable opportunity arises.