§ Lord Smith of Cliftonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether it is possible to deprive an individual of his Baronetcy; and, if so, what is the procedure for doing so; and [HL4081]
Whether it is possible to abolish a Baronetcy; and, if so, what is the procedure for so doing. [HL4082]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs (Baroness Ashton of Upholland)Yes, but primary legislation would be required.