Conscientious Objectors (Officers).

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons at on 7 May 1940.

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Photo of Rear-Admiral Tufton Beamish Rear-Admiral Tufton Beamish , Lewes

asked the Secretary of State for War what decision has now been reached with regard to officers who have conscientious objections to combatant service continuing to hold commissions?

Photo of Hon. Oliver Stanley Hon. Oliver Stanley , Westmorland

It has been decided that such officers shall be called upon to resign their commissions.