HL Deb 25 July 2002 vol 638 c113WA
The Earl of Mar and Kellie

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the two newly created Scottish cities of Inverness and Stirling will be granted a Lord Provost. [HL5079]

Lord McIntosh of Haringey

There is no necessary connection between the grant of the title of city and the grant of the title of Lord Provost. Both city status and Lord Provostships are conferred under the Royal Prerogative. Following the recent Golden Jubilee honours, Her Majesty has not expressed any wish to make further grants of such honours.