§ 11. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Secretary of State for War whether 188 Philips Price was liable for military service when he went to Russia; and, if so, on what grounds was he exempted or by whose request?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI understand that Mr. Philips Price left this country in November, 1914. The latter part of my hon. and gallant Friend's question does not therefore arise.
§ 68. Commander BELLAIRSasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that Philips Price is to be prosecuted if he returns to this country; and whether this man is the holder of any honourable post such as justice of the peace for a county and director of any great industrial undertaking?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)In reply to the first part of the question, I am not aware that a decision has yet been taken. As regards the second part of the question, I understand that Mr. Price is a justice of the peace for the county of Gloucester, but I am not aware whether he is a director of any industrial undertaking. His name does not appear in the Directory of Directors.
§ Commander BELLAIRSHas my right hon. Friend taken any steps to deprive this man of the J.P.'ship?
§ Mr. MacVEAGHWould it not be better to wait until he is convicted?
§ Mr. SHORTTI am not aware that I have any power to do so.