HL Deb 23 July 1996 vol 574 cc105-6WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Answer given by the Lord Privy Seal of 27th June 1996 (WA 72), whether they will take steps to increase the proportion of women included in Her Majesty's Birthday Honours Lists; and if not, why not.

The Lord Privy Seal (Viscount Cranborne)

The Government are concerned to see that outstanding service by all sections of the community is fully recognised in the honours lists. We welcome nominations of women at all levels for consideration as candidates for the lists recommended by my right honourable friends the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and the Secretary of State for Defence. I hope noble Lords can assist in this.