§ 52. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Defence if he is aware that there are still more than 8,000 deserters from the 36W three Services; and whether he will again consider the granting of an amnesty.
§ Mr. SandysDeserters during the period of the last war are covered by the special amnesty granted in 1953. I see no grounds for considering the grant of an amnesty to those who have deserted since the end of the war.