§ 32. Mr. KINGasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that Herbert Wilson, a conscientious objector, now court-martialled for the fourth time, has always been ready to do work of national importance; and whether he will be allowed to do work under the Home Office scheme?
§ Sir G. CAVEThe Central Tribunal, before whom this man appeared in September, 1917, reported that he could not be said to have any real conscientious objection to military service. The answer to the last part of the question is therefore in the negative.
§ Mr. WATTIs it not the case that these conscientious objectors are permitted to leave prison if they will pledge themselves to do work of national importance?
§ Sir G. CAVEYes, generally speaking, that is true.
§ Mr. MORRELLIs there any right of revision in a case of this sort where a man professes himself to be anxious to do work of national importance?
§ Sir G. CAVENo; if he has not satisfied the Central Tribunal he is not examined again.