HC Deb 20 July 1932 vol 156 c2254
19. Sir ROBERT NEWMAN

asked the Home Secretary why John Syme, who was taken back to prison last week, has again been released?

Mr. SHORTT

The prisoner was released at the special request of His Majesty, who is anxious that this man should not be allowed to starve himself to death in prison. Syme is imprisoned in consequence of repeated threats of violence towards His Majesty and members of the Royal Family.