§ Mr. WHITEHOUSEasked the Home Secretary how many appointments to the Order of the British Empire were made in connection with the recent birthday honours; what is the total number of appointments made since the institution of the Order; what is the total cost of the insignia of the Order sent to each member of the Order; and what other expense falls upon the nation in this connection?
§ Mr. BRACEHis Majesty, on the occasion of his birthday, has been pleased to approve the appointment of 2,983 persons to the various classes of the Order. The total number of appointments made since the institution of the Order is 5,950. The remainder of the question should be addressed to the Treasury.
§ Mr. SMALLWOODasked the Home Secretary what was the nationality of Mr.Gustave Jarmay, who was awarded the title of Knight Commander of the British Empire in January last; when did he become naturalised in this country; and for what services rendered was the honour awarded?
§ Mr. BRACEThis gentleman was by birth a Hungarian. He was naturalised in November, 1914, after thirty-eight years' residence in this country. He was recommended for the honour by the Ministry of Munitions on account of invaluable services in connection with the manufacture of high explosives.