HC Deb 23 July 1958 vol 592 cc35-6W
52. Mr. Collins

asked the Minister of Defence if he is aware that there are still more than 8,000 deserters from the three Services; and whether he will again consider the granting of an amnesty.

Mr. Sandys

Deserters 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.