HC Deb 13 February 1951 vol 484 cc187-8
17. Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Minister of Labour how many appellants, who have appeared as conscientious objectors, have had their appeals dismissed, with a list of the grounds given for dismissing the appeal and the numbers in each case.

Mr. Lee

I understand that this question relates to Scotland only. 1,743 out of 2,760 appeals were dismissed between the first sitting in December, 1939, and the end of 1950. The Appellate Tribunal is not required to state the grounds for its decisions.

Mr. Hughes

Does this number include the case of a well-known Scottish Nationalist whose appeal was dismissed on the ground that he was a Scottish Nationalist, and who was asked whether he had stolen the Stone of Destiny? Has the Minister any power at all to instruct these tribunals to review their decision?

Mr. Lee

I do not know if it included the Scottish Nationalist whom my hon. Friend has in mind, but if he will give me details of the case, possibly I can find out something about it.

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