HC Deb 19 November 1918 vol 110 c3335
25. Mr. HOLT

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will release from imprisonment as a conscientious objector Mr. J. H. Hudson, prospective Labour candidate for the Borough of Eccles, so as to give him the opportunity of conducting his election campaign?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Brace)

No exceptional treatment can be given to individual prisoners for the purpose stated.

Mr. WATT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this Mr. Hudson is contesting an election against the hon. Member for Hexham (Mr. Holt)?

Mr. BRACE

No; I am not aware of that. The answer is as stated.