§ 22. Mr. KINGasked whether a warrant is still out for the arrest of Miss Christabel Pankhurst; and whether, having regard to the punishment passed on others charged with the offence for which she is sought, all proceedings against Miss Christabel Pankhurst will be dropped?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and to the second in the negative.
§ 23. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has considered the sentences passed on 22nd May on Mrs. Pankhurst and Mr. and Mrs. Pethick Lawrence; and whether he is prepared to recommend a mitigation of the punishment imposed?
§ 24. Mr. KEIR HARDIEasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has come to any decision respecting the transference of Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst and Mr. and Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, now undergoing sentence of nine months' imprisonment in the second division in connection with the movement for the political enfranchisement of women, to the first division, as has been frequently done with political offenders and ordinary criminals in the past?
§ Mr. McKENNAIn consequence of a communication made to me yesterday by the prisoners' solicitor, I am consulting the judge in this matter.