HC Deb 12 October 1916 vol 86 cc216-7W
Mr. R. McNEILL

asked the President of the Local Government Board whether his attention has been called to a case tried at the Mansion House on the 4th October in which Robert James Miller, a fish porter, was convicted and fined for loitering for the purpose of betting, having previously been fined £25 for assisting in the management of a gaming house; whether he is aware that it was stated in evidence that Miller had been exempted from military service for the purpose of pursuing the business of a fish porter; and whether such exemption is in accordance with the principles laid down by the Local Government Board for the guidance of tribunals?

Mr. LONG

My attention was drawn to a newspaper report of this case, and I am having inquiries made.