13. Colonel Sir Arthur Evansasked the Minister of Labour what is the present position of the Cardiff doctor, whose 343 name and address has been given, at present in general practice in that city who was found guilty of failing to comply with the direction of a National Service officer under the Defence (General) Regulations, reguiring him to undertake a resident hospital post and, as there is no appeal against such a direction and conscientious objection is only recognised in the armed Forces of the Crown, what action he proposes to take to ensure that Regulation 58A is complied with.
§ Mr. BevinThe doctor in question failed to comply with a direction to take up a post in a hospital alleging conscientious objections. For this offence he was convicted and fined but he remains liable to be directed to other suitable employment and directions will be issued accordingly if and when a post is found for him which is suitable having regard to his experience, qualifications and other circumstances.