Civil Service Unions (Consultation) 23. Mr. James Johnson asked the Postmaster-General if, before announcing the terms of reference for the Trade Union Recognition Policy Committee, he consulted the representatives of the Civil Service unions; and with what result. Mr. Ness Edwards Yes, Sir; a satisfactory understanding was reached. Mr. Johnson May I now take it that there is no substance in the allegations that these unions were not consulted? Mr. Ness Edwards The Civil Service unions who were concerned in this were consulted.