§ MR. R. DUNCAN (Lanarkshire, Govan)I beg to ask the Prime Minister if he can yet make a statement as to the standing of Lyon King-at-Arms in matters of imperial heraldry and the decision in regard to the new design for the arms of the Commonwealth of Australia.
§ MR. GLADSTONEI beg leave to answer this Question. The question of the jurisdiction of the Kings at Arms is now under consideration, and I am not prepared to make any statement on the subject. As regards the design for the Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia, I understand that the usual course was followed of asking Garter King at Arms to prepare a design, based on a drawing furnished by the Commonwealth Government. The Arms have already been submitted to and approved by His Majesty.
§ MR. R. DUNCANWas Lyon King-at-Arms consulted?
§ MR. GLADSTONEasked for notice.