HC Deb 04 April 1917 vol 92 c1278
59. Mr. OUTHWAITE

asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Russian Government has abolished the death penalty in the case of military offences; and will he consider the question of taking similar action?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and to the second in the negative.