§ 27. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Samuel HOAREasked the Prime Minister whether he will recommend His Majesty to give some reduction of the sentences which civilian prisoners are serving in order to mark by an act of Royal clemency the ratification of peace.
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Major Baird)My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. This matter has been carefully considered and it is not thought advisable to make any such recommendation.