HONOURS

Early day motion 665, tabled 15 January 2002 by Derek Wyatt (Labour). Signed by 18 members.

That this House notes that though the British Empire ceased in 1948 the use of the title continues in the Honours List, with the quaint but out-dated member of the British Empire (MBE), Order of the British Empire (OBE) and Commander of the British Empire (CBE); suggests that, if the United Kingdom is to continue to award honours to its people, the titles be updated so that they reflect the society of today; and calls for the establishment of a special committee of the House to bring forward the necessary reforms.

Signatures by party: Labour 15, Labour/Co-operative 2, Liberal Democrat 1.