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Oral Answers to Questions — Palestine Civil Service (Staff Organisation)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 8 July 1947.

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Photo of Mr William Brown Mr William Brown , Rugby 12:00, 8 July 1947

asked the Secretary of State for War what Civil Service staff organisation is officially recognised by his Department as representing clerical and allied grades employed in his Department in Palestine.

Photo of Mr John Freeman Mr John Freeman , Watford

The Civil Service Clerical Association.

Photo of Mr William Brown Mr William Brown , Rugby

Is the Under-Secretary satisfied that his representatives in Palestine fully comprehend the implications of official recognition of an association by a Department?

Photo of Mr John Freeman Mr John Freeman , Watford

I have no reason to suppose otherwise. I shall be glad to consider any matter the hon. Member wishes to bring to my attention.

Secretary of State

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