§ Mr. HARTSHORNasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Antonio Rogacki, No. 557792, 9th Labour Battalion, Penmawr Barracks, Pembroke Docks, South Wales, who is a Russian Pole, has recently been court-martialled for the second time for refusing to admit the right of the British Government to conscript him; and whether he will have inquiries made into this case with a view to the release of this man as he is not a British subject?
Captain GUESTI am having inquiry made in this case, and will communicate with the hon. Member in due course.
§ Mr. HARTSHORNasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that Isydor Misarko, a Pole, who was living in England at the outbreak of war, and who refused to serve in the British Army on the ground that he was not a Russian, was called up for service, No. 556125, B Company, 9th Labour Battalion, and was sentenced to detention in Hereford detention barracks, was so badly knocked 2257W about by the sergeants in this barrack that he has been in hospital for over five months and is still unable to walk without assistance; and whether he will have investigations made into this matter with a view to granting Misarko compensation for his injuries and to the prevention of such treatment of Poles in the future?
Captain GUESTI am making inquiries and will inform the hon. Member of the Jesuit as soon as possible.