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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 19 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Saudi Arabia: Diplomatic Service

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Honours and Appointments Secretariat has conducted any review of honours awarded to Sir John Jenkins, Sir Tom Phillips and Sir William Patey.

Answer

Along with other relevant Government departments, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) supported the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) throughout their investigation and was in full compliance with disclosure obligations in the subsequent prosecution, including all relevant material held by the organisation. Decisions on who to investigate, and whether to do so, were matters for the SFO.

In relation to the honours system, it would not be appropriate to comment on individual cases, but honours can be revoked if an individual is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute. Any review of an honour would be conducted by the independent Forfeiture Committee.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11422
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Diplomatic service Honours Saudi Arabia Jenkins, John Patey, William Phillips, Tom
Link
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