HC Deb 02 July 1917 vol 95 c749
45. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Prime Minister whether he will introduce legislation to provide that the sanction of Parliament shall be necessary for the creation of new orders or titles instituting distinctions between citizens?

Mr. BONAR LAW

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. BILLING

Is the right hon. Gentleman prepared to give an undertaking to this House that he will not be a party to the selling of any more titles or honours?

Mr. LYNCH

Will the Government abandon the use of the word "democratic," which can hardly be applied in describing a system like that?

Mr. BONAR LAW

My experience is that in all democratic countries there has been a recognition of distinctions.