§ 45. Mr. Shinwellasked the Prime Minister the number of viscounts, barons, baronets, and knights, respectively, created since the last General Election?
§ The Prime MinisterThe following are 1he figures for which the hon. Member asks. These include those granted to residents in the Dominions, India and the Colonies. They do not include appointments to, and promotions in, the various Orders of Chivalry:
Viscounts … 10 Barons … 21 Baronetcies … 23 Knights Bachelor … 276
§ Mr. ShinwellCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any of the persons concerned made contributions to the funds of the Conservative party, and, if so, will he publish the amounts? May I have an answer to that question?
§ Mr. SpeakerThat does not arise out of the question on the Paper.
§ Mr. ShinwellDo I understand the right hon. Gentleman to say that none of these persons have made such contributions?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir, I cannot say.
§ Captain Harold BalfourIs this question the first fruits of the great effort of the united front?