§ 38. Mr. KINGasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware of the increasing number of prosecutions of women who have as mothers or wives sheltered their sons or husbands as deserters; whether he is aware of the French law which holds that it is against humanity and family affection to deprive a man of the protection of his mother or his wife's shelter; and whether he will give instructions that no prosecutions shall be undertaken in this country which are repugnant to the moral sentiments of our Allies?
§ Mr. BRACEThere is no reason to suppose that the law against harbouring deserters from the Army is being enforced or is likely to be enforced with undue severity. My right hon. Friend sees no need for instructions on the subject.
§ Mr. KINGDoes not the hon. Gentleman realise that he altogether misses the point? It is that the law of this land is essentially and as a matter of principle different from that of our Allies.