HC Deb 15 November 1928 vol 222 cc1084-5
48. Commander BELLAIRS

asked the Prime Minister whether he will take into consideration the question of enabling holders of titles to relinquish them?

The PRIME MINISTER

It is not proposed to suggest any action in this matter.

Commander BELLAIRS

Has the Prime Minister considered how big these people look against the background of the Red Flag?

Viscountess ASTOR

Will the Prime Minister consider what a nuisance it is to people who want to sit in the House of Commons having to go to another house where there is nothing to do?

The PRIME MINISTER

In view of the fewness of numbers there are always others who will step into the breach.

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Can the Prime Minister tell us whether there are any individuals who have recently applied for liberty to do without being called "Sir"?

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Will my right hon. Friend make an exception in favour of the members of the Labour party who really desire to be called "Sir."

Mr. KIRKWOOD

Has anyone, Labour or otherwise, expressed a desire to relinquish his title?

The PRIME MINISTER

All desires either to relinquish or acquire are made in privacy.