HC Deb 07 November 1921 vol 148 cc17-8
27. Mr. A. HERBERT

asked the Prime Minister how many foreign civilians have the two British decorations of the G.C.B. and G.C.M.G., and for what services they have been awarded these decorations?

The PRIME MINISTER

So far as I have been able to ascertain, this distinction has not been conferred on any foreign civilian.

Lieut.-Colonel CROFT

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that Sir Basil Zaharoff has had these two honours?

The PRIME MINISTER

I do not know.

Lieut.-Colonel CROFT

That is so. Why have these honours been given to this individual?

The PRIME MINISTER

I do not know whether he has received them or not.

Mr. HERBERT

If these honours have been conferred on Sir Basil Zaharoff, have they been conferred for the money that he has lent us?

The PRIME MINISTER

The hon. Gentleman had better put down on the Paper any suggestion which he has to make.