HC Deb 24 June 1918 vol 107 cc732-3W
Mr. KING

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether Maurice Applebaum, No. 32042, 3rd South Wales Borderers, of Morriston, South Wales, a Russian Pole, born at Warsaw, is confined to Wormwood Scrubs for refusing as a conscientious objector to serve with the British forces; and, if so, whether this man can now be released and allowed to return to his native country?

Mr. MACPHERSON

I am not aware of any reason why Applebaum should be released, as suggested, but if my hon. Friend can advance any reasons why such action should be taken, I shall be happy to consider the matter.

Mr. KING

asked the Minister of National Service whether he is aware that the Convention between this country and Russia on 16th July, 1917, does not extend to the kingdom of Poland nor to Polish subjects; and whether he will take steps to discontinue the calling up of Russian Poles to the British Army?

Mr. BECK

With regard to the first part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer which was given to the hon. Member for Ealing on the 3rd June. The answer to the second part of the question is in the negative.