§ 15. Mr. Haleasked the Minister of Labour how many applications for exemption from military service on the ground of conscientious objection have been heard during the twelve months to the most recent date for which figures are available; and in how many cases exemption, and in how many conditional exemption, have been granted.
§ Mr. HeathIn 1959, 666 men appeared before Conscientious Objectors Tribunals. Of these, 19 were registered unconditionally and 363 were registered on condition they undertook specified civilian work.