§ MR. GALLOWAYI beg to ask the First Lord of the Treasury whether the Government, in the distribution of honours in celebration of Her Majesty's long reign, will take into consideration the claims of officers of the police force, who by long and meritorious service are deserving of distinction at the hands of Her Majesty?
§ THE FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY (Mr. A. J. BALFOUR,) Manchester, E.There is a general rule, the propriety of which I am sure my hon. Friend will recognise, which forbids discussion in this House of the question of distribution of honours by Her Majesty; but the Prime Minister will, of course, give due consideration to any representation that may be made to him.