HC Deb 05 June 1919 vol 116 cc2257-8W
Mr. CAIRNS

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that 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. CHURCHILL

The answer is in the affirmative.

Mr. CAIRNS

asked 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. ILLINGWORTH

Not yet; but I understand that the Treasury are about to issue instructions.