HC Deb 05 December 1946 vol 431 cc137-8W
105. Mr. Chamberlain

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the number of cases in which conscientious objectors applying for positions as probation officers have been rejected on account of the fact that they were conscientious objectors.

Mr. Ede

This information is not available. Justices may appoint probation officers either from outside sources or through the training scheme: experience in placing conscientious objectors who have been trained has shown that only a limited number can be absorbed into the service.