HC Deb 26 November 1914 vol 68 c1299
39. Mr. STEWART

asked if there are any clerks of German or Austrian nationality in the War Office, Admiralty, Home Office, or Treasury who are not naturalised or who have been naturalised within the last year, or who have changed their names since the War began?

Mr. MONTAGU

I can only answer for the Treasury. There are no clerks of German or Austrian nationality employed in that Department. One British-born clerk, who had a name of Teutonic origin, has changed it since the outbreak of War.

Mr. STEWART

The answer does not cover the other Departments?

Mr. MONTAGU

No; I can only answer for my own Department. The hon. Member must address his question to the Minister responsible.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that people cannot change their names since the outbreak of the War?

Mr. MONTAGU

No; I am not aware of that.