§ Mr. CAIRNSasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that 2258W John Marshall, No. 4586, No. 3 Scottish Company, Non-Combatant Corps, was court-martialled for the third time at Prestonpans on 13th May, 1919, and sentenced to six months' detention, in spite of the fact that he is a conscientious objector; and whether he will be discharged from the Army in accordance with the official statement of 3rd April?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLThe answer is in the affirmative.
§ Mr. CAIRNSasked the Postmaster-General whether he is now in a position to make public his decision with regard to the reinstatement of conscientious objectors in their former positions in the Post Office?
§ Mr. ILLINGWORTHNot yet; but I understand that the Treasury are about to issue instructions.