§ 67. Mr. SME.DLEY CROOKEasked the Home Secretary if his attention has been drawn to the case of Mr. Samuel Lipman, who, at the Llandudno Police Court, was fined for failing to sign a registration book as an alien at his lodgings; if he is aware that this man was brought to Great Britain at the age of five, served in the Great War with the South African Light Infantry, was taken prisoner at Delville Wood, and was sentenced to be shot for refusing to work against the British; and whether he will consider the advisability of granting a certificate of naturalisation, to prevent any further degradation of this ex-service man?
§ Sir J. GILMOURAs I understand that notice of appeal has been given in this case, it would not be proper for me to make any statement at present.
§ Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there was no registration book at this man's lodgings, and, also, that this ex-service man is in possession of a personal letter of congratulation from His Majesty the King on his gallantry; and will the right hon. Gentleman give the matter further consideration?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThat may be so, but until this appeal is disposed of it would be improper for me to take any steps.