HONOURS SYSTEM

Early day motion 808, tabled 7 June 2000 by Tony Wright (Labour). Signed by 19 members.

That this House congratulates New Zealand on its decision to abolish titular state honours; notes that titles with honours have been discontinued in Australia, Canada and elsewhere in the Commonwealth; believes that this country also needs a modern and inclusive honours system; and therefore calls upon the Government to abolish titular honours as the first stage reform.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Labour/Co-operative 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 1.