HC Deb 15 December 1932 vol 273 c496
22. Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Home Secretary whether his attention has been drawn to the case of Edward Coleman, 21 years of age, who has been sentenced by the Salford stipendiary to four months imprisonment with hard labour for embezzlement; and whether, as this was Coleman's first offence, he will make inquiries into the case with a view to some remission of the sentence?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I presume the hon. Member refers to the case of John Coleman. My attention had not previously been drawn to this case, but I have made inquiry, and I regret that I can find no grounds on which I should be justified, consistently with my public duty, in recommending any remission of the sentence.

Mr. DAVIES

Has the right hon. Gentleman inquired whether the Salford magistrate usually puts into operation the First Offenders Act, and whether its application was considered in this case?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I think I should have notice of that question.