HC Deb 29 November 1917 vol 99 cc2213-4
37. Mr. G. FABER

asked what was the date in 1914 of Baron Bruno von Schröder's naturalisation, and who were his sponsors?

Sir G. CAVE

The date asked for is 7th August, 1914. As I explained in answer to a question by the hon. and gallant Member for Lewisham on the 26th instant, it is not the practice to publish the names of the persons who support an application for naturalisation, and I do not think it desirable to alter the practice.

Mr. FABER

Inasmuch as the right hon. Gentleman was good enough, in response to a question of mine, to give the names of the responsible persons who guaranteed Laszlo, why is the information declined in this case?

Sir G. CAVE

I expressly stated that I made an exception in his ease because it concerned a Member of this House.

Mr. HOGGE

Would it be inconvenient to publish the names?

Sir G. CAVE

Not in the least.

Mr. HOGGE

Then why do you not do it?

Sir G. CAVE

Because I do not want to alter the old practice.

Mr. FABER

Oh, but ought we not to have done with old practices?