§ 32. Mr. W. A. ROBINSONasked the Home Secretary whether he will consider recommending as part of the Coronation programme the remission of sentences imposed upon persons in prisons who have earned good-conduct marks?
§ Sir J. SIMONThere is a regular system by which prisoners earn remission by good conduct and industry, and proposals involving special clemency to persons who happen to be serving sentences of imprisonment on a particular date are open to obvious objection.
§ 46 and 47. Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKEasked the Prime Minister (1) whether it is the intention of His Majesty's Government to invite the Dominion and Colonial Governments to send representative military units to participate in the various ceremonies connected with the Coronation;
(2) whether, in view of the fact that next year the Coronation will provide an unique occasion for a representative gathering of the British Empire's League of Nations, the Government will, beside extending invitations to the Services, see that encouragement is given for ex-service men and youth organisations from oversea to participate in the celebrations?
§ The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)I am not in a position to make any announcement regarding the details of the Coronation arrangements, but I can assure my hon. Friend that the suggestions made by him will be borne in mind. As has been stated in the Press, arrangements are under discussion for the participation of the Dominions in the Coronation preparations.