§ 41. Mr. LUNNasked the Home Secretary whether T. A. Ripper, a conscientious objector, who was arrested in January, 1918, is at present in Plymouth civil prison in a serious state of health; and whether he will have inquiries made, with a view to this man's release on health grounds?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)The prisoner was released under the Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act on the 24th ultimo. His ill-health was caused by his refusal to take food.