HC Deb 21 January 1971 vol 809 c311W
31. Mr. Peter Archer

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to amend the Visiting Forces Act, 1952, so as to exempt from its operation persons against whom no offence is alleged other than the bona fide exercise of the right of conscientious objection.

Mr. Carlisle

My right hon. Friend has no plans for any amendment of the present provisions for the arrest military deserters under the Visiting Forces Act.

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