| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 3693
Appeal against conscription of: Harold Lancelot Pawson
Age: 24
Address: 31½ Stonegate, York
Occupation: Rubber Merchant
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Crombie & Sons, solicitors on behalf of Harold Lancelot Pawson
Summary of case: Pawson had previously been granted a temporary exemption which He submits that his business has had the effect of preventing a monopoly and bringing down prices, there being only one other shop in the same line of business in York. The chief difficulty in the business from the continental fluctuation of the process in the rubber market. Trade has increased due to the Government requiring considerable quantity of Macintoshes and Galoshes. When previously granted an exemption he was told to train someone to run his business. Appellant has subsequently said this is impractical. The local tribunal didn't think a monopoly would be created if his business was forced to close. As B1 fit there was no reason for him to remain in civil life.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 4 Jun 1917. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand. |