asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether His Majesty's Government have yet come to any decision on the proposals contained in the Report of the Committee on the Political Activities of Civil Servants, in respect of the imposition of further restrictions on their political activities and liberties.

No, Sir. No decision will be made until the discussions at present taking place on the National Whitley Council are completed.

In view of the fact that this Committee reported as long ago as June, 1949, is it not about time that the right hon. Gentleman decided not to accept these proposed restrictions and to say so?

I think we should let the discussions continue.