Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 May 2022. It was answered by Michael Ellis (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 May 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Councillors: Honours
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps are available to remove councillors of state; and if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to enable the removal of such titles from people who have been sanctioned or imprisoned.
- Answer
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Removing peerages would require bespoke primary legislation. The Government currently has no plans to bring forward such legislation.
Changes to the list of those who are Counsellors of State would require amending the Regency Act 1937, which the Government currently has no plans to do.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 858
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Disciplinary proceedings Councillors Honours Offenders
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