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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Prime Ministers: Honours

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the relationship between a Prime Minister's length of tenure and their right to nominate honours upon retirement or resignation.

Answer

By long-standing convention, all Prime Ministers, regardless of length of tenure, are entitled to nominate individuals for honours as part of both dissolution and resignation honours lists.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14354
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Honours Prime ministers Retirement Resignations
Link
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