1 JULY 1938, Page 7

The big sensation, however, was provided by Mr. Duncan Sandys.

Some Members feel that this is an issue of first- class constitutional importance. Members of Parliament are rightly jealous of their privileges, and one may anticipate that the prevailing opinion of the House would be that the Official Secrets Act should not be used against Members. But whether Civil Servants and members of the Services can provide Members with information with impunity is a very much more debatable issue. A somewhat illogical position arises when a Civil Servant improperly gives informa- tion, while the Member of Parliament is entitled to receive it.

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