§ 84. Mr. Manderasked the Attorney-General whether it is proposed to intro duce legislation in connection with the changes in the Coronation Oath, in view of the fact that an alteration in the law 979 touching the Royal Style and Titles is involved requiring the assent of Parliament under the Statute of Westminster?
§ The Attorney-GeneralNo, Sir. The changes made in the Coronation Oath are not changes in the law touching the Royal Style and Titles, and the hon. Gentleman's question is therefore framed on a misunderstanding of the position. The law touching the Royal Style and Titles is to be found in 17 Geo. V. c. 4 and the Royal Proclamation made thereunder.
§ Mr. ManderIs not "Defender of the Faith" a Royal Style and Title? Is not that affected?
§ The Attorney-GeneralNo. The hon. Member's question is founded on a misunderstanding. The alteration made in the Oath has nothing to do with the Royal Style and Titles. They are in quite a different context. The Royal Style and Titles, as determined under the Statute to which I have referred, are quite unaffected by any change in the Oath.
§ Mr. LoganDoes not the hon. and learned Gentleman consider that, in regard to the title "Defender of the Faith," if it is right to make it modern, the best way would be to get rid of it altogether?