HC Deb 16 January 1996 vol 269 c493W
Dr. Wright

To ask the Prime Minister how many Conservative hon. Members have received knighthoods since 1979; and if he will list them by name. [9666]

The Prime Minister

A total of 127 Conservative Members have received knighthoods since 1979. The names of the recipients have been published in theLondon Gazette.

Dr. Wright

To ask the Prime Minister if he will define "political services" and "public and political services" in the context of the honours list. [9607]

The Prime Minister

Political services relate to those who give service to a political party. Political and public service is an appropriate description for those who have some other form of public service to their credit in addition to their political work.