§ 18. Mr. SNOWDENasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will consider the case of Wilfred Bruton, a conscientious objector, No. 1517, Princetown Settlement, who has been on reduced pay of 10d. since January last for objection to work with a private firm engaged in producing material for war purposes; and, seeing that other men who were similarly punished have had their pay restored, will he see that similar treatment is accorded to Bruton?
§ Sir G. CAVEThis man was put on half pay, with others, in January last because he refused to perform the work allotted to him on the ground that the lime which he was quarrying was to be used for the manufacture of munitions, and persisted in his refusal after an assurance had been given him that the lime was to be used solely for agricultural and other peaceful purposes. The hon. Member is mistaken in thinking that the other men concerned have had their pay restored. All these cases are, however, now under consideration.
§ 20. Mr. SNOWDENasked what is the condition of the health of William E. Hopper, a conscientious objector in Hull Prison; and will he see that this prisoner receives proper medical attention or is released from prison in order that he may receive such attention?
§ Sir G. CAVEThis prisoner's general health is good, and he has steadily gained weight since he went to Hull Prison. He receives adequate medical attention.