HC Deb 01 February 1940 vol 356 c1293W
Sir W. Davison

asked the Minister of Labour what are the political grounds, as opposed to religious grounds, on which men of military age are excused from military service as being a violation of conscience?

Mr. E. Brown

I have no authority to give definitions such as are desired by my hon. Friend. The procedure laid down by the Act is that particular cases should be determined by local tribunals, with the right of appeal to an Appellate Tribunal.