HC Deb 28 June 1921 vol 143 cc1965-6
13. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is considering the granting of an amnesty to those men who deserted from His Majesty's Forces during the War, and who would otherwise have been demobilised in the ordinary way?

The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Sir Laming Worthington-Evans)

I refer the hon. and gallant Member to-the reply given on 13th June last to the hon. Member for the Govan Division of Glasgow.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is there going to be any time limit after which these men will not be liable to arrest? In 10 years from now-will it be possible to arrest and prosecute men for deserting in the Great War?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

My hon. and gallant Friend has not in his mind the reply which was given to the right hon. Gentleman and I will send him a copy.