§ 8. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary of State for War how many of the thirty-four conscientious objectors sentenced to the death penalties in France have had their cases reviewed by the Appeal Tribunal; and, seeing that it is now over two months since they were sentenced and their terms of penal servitude began, how long are these men to be kept in prison before having their cases reconsidered in accordance with the Prime Minister's promise?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Forster)All these cases have now been reviewed by the Central Tribunal.
§ 9. Mr. KINGasked the Secretary for War whether, in reference to the thirty four conscientious objectors condemned to death in June in France, he is aware that certain other conscientious objectors were At the same time tried in France for the same offences but received light sentences; why F. C. Bromberger received only one year's hard labour instead of death by shooting; why Rendel Wyatt received two years' hard labour; and why of these men one still remains at Boulogne, one is in prison at Rouen, while forty are in Winchester Prison?
§ Mr. FORSTERThe hon. Member is doubtless aware that it is not possible in law to ask a court-martial the reasons why 2458 at their discretion they have inflicted any particular sentence. In regard to the latter part of the question, if he will state the names of the men at Boulogne and Rouen, inquiry will be made.
§ Mr. MORRELLAre we to understand that no other conscientious objectors will be sent abroad, and that these men will as soon as possible be brought home?
§ Mr. FORSTERThat is not raised in the question.