HC Deb 20 December 1945 vol 417 c1650W
Sir R. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the estimated numbers of Service deserters in this country, British and Allied respectively; and what steps it is proposed to take to enable these men to surrender themselves so that some may become absorbed in their previous occupations.

Mr. Ede

As regards the first part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the Question by the hon. and gallant Member for Ayr Burghs (Sir T. Moore) on 12th December. As regards the second part of the Question, the question of the action to be taken when deserters surrender themselves is a matter for the Service authorities.