HC Deb 11 June 1917 vol 94 c583
36. Major NEWMAN

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any conscientious objectors have been and are now employed in a teaching capacity in State-aided schools or institutions in the East End of London; if so, were these men recommended for these positions by the Home Office Committee appointed to find suitable work for objectors; who are the members of this Committee; and does it include the warden or any governors of the institution known as Toynbee Hall?

Sir G. CAVE

I am not aware whether any conscientious objectors have been or are employed in a teaching capacity in any State-aided school or institution. Certainly no such person has been recommended by the Home Office Committee for employment in that capacity. As regards the names of the Committee, I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given on the 30th April last to the hon. Member for Devonport. The reply to the last part of the question is in the negative.

Major NEWMAN

Would the right hon. Gentleman make further inquiries as to whether any of these men are employed in schools in the East End?

Sir G. CAVE

If my hon. and gallant Friend will give me the name of any State institution I will have inquiries made.