Titles (Abolition).

Oral Answers to Questions — Russia. – in the House of Commons at on 7 July 1924.

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Photo of Mr John O'Neill Mr John O'Neill , Lancaster

47.

asked the Prime Minister if the Government will introduce a Bill for the abolition in the United Kingdom of titles of all descriptions, hereditary and otherwise?

Photo of Mr Ramsay Macdonald Mr Ramsay Macdonald , Aberavon

This question has not been considered by His Majesty's Government.

Photo of Mr Thomas Johnston Mr Thomas Johnston , Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire Western

Would the Prime Minister say if he would consider that such a step taken now would be grossly unfair to those who have paid for their titles?

Photo of Marquess of  Titchfield Marquess of Titchfield , Newark

Is it not a fact that since last December the Prime Minister's life has been made miserable by hon. and right hon. Gentlemen behind him clamouring for titles?

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