HC Deb 07 November 2000 vol 356 c155W
Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office how many people are employed in the Honours Unit. [136702]

Marjorie Mowlam

The Ceremonial Branch of my Department, which has policy responsibility for honours matters and oversees the preparation of recommendations for the Prime Minister's Honours Lists and the public honours nominations service, comprises 18 people.