Deserters (Sentences)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Armed Forces – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 March 1947.

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Photo of Mr Philip Piratin Mr Philip Piratin , Stepney Mile End 12:00, 12 March 1947

In view of the fact that almost all these sentences were imposed after the war was concluded, would the Minister not give consideration to reducing the sentences in order to bring them into line with action being taken in relation to those offering to return to the Forces after having deserted?