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Written question asked by Lord Watts (Labour) on Thursday, 12 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Honours

Question

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

Answer

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 honours committees, alongside other relevant factors, when making their final recommendations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14643
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Foreign nationals Honours
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk