Written questions

Honours

Lords · Question HL14643 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 25 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Watts

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to review the honours system for non-British taxpayers.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 25 Feb 2026

UK honours may be awarded to British and foreign nationals either based in the UK, or those who contribute to the United Kingdom while based overseas. All nominees are subject to a range of probity checks, the outcomes of which are considered by the honou...