Deserters (Surrender)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Armed Forces – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 2 April 1947.

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Photo of Sub-Lieutenant Herschel Austin Sub-Lieutenant Herschel Austin , Stretford 12:00, 2 April 1947

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the Government's policy on the question of deserters is both harsh and inconclusive, and is likely to lead to a trail, over the years, of many broken lives? Will he take into consideration the feelings of the families of the men concerned and reconsider his decision?