47. Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that titles and orders are conferred upon men as a reward of distinguished public service, while women are only eligible for the Order of the British Empire, which was chiefly conferred for War service, any steps are to be taken to remedy this discrepancy and to provide machinery by which women who have served their country as civilians in education and other spheres can be suitably rewarded?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINWomen are eligible for the Imperial Service Order as well as for the Order of the British Empire. There is also an Indian Order which is granted exclusively to women. It is not at present proposed to make any change in the Statutes of the other Orders.