§ 47. Mr. Shinwellasked the Prime Minister, whether, in view of the large number of persons already in possession of titles, he would consider the desirability of recommending the suspension of all further Honours lists during the present Government's term of office?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. ShinwellHaving regard to the fact that the right hon. Gentleman himself and other Members of the Government manage to maintain their reputations without titles, would it not be more consistent, in this democratic age, for titles not to be imposed upon others?
§ The Prime MinisterExperience goes to show that the more democratic the country the longer the Honours list.