Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals Bill

To provide for parliamentary scrutiny of the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

16 October 2008

In Plain English

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The Bill would place formal parliamentary oversight over the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals. It outlines how Parliament can scrutinise the committee’s work and would require regular reporting on its honours decisions, aimed at improving transparency in the honours system.

Key Points

Establishes formal parliamentary oversight of the Honours, Decorations and Medals Committee.
Requires regular reporting to Parliament on the committee’s work and decisions.
Aims to increase transparency and public confidence in how honours are awarded.

Who is affected?

Members and staff of the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and MedalsNominators and applicants for honours, decorations and medalsThe general public benefiting from greater transparencyParliament (MPs and Lords) and government ministers involved in honours administration

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