FAIRER DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC HONOURS

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That this House is concerned about the unequal distribution of honours across the country and across the public services; is particularly concerned at the heavy bias towards senior military officers, diplomats and Whitehall civil servants at the expense of doctors, nurses, teachers and other equally worthy but unsung public servants; congratulates the Lancashire Evening Telegraph on its Pride of East Lancashire campaign which highlights the achievements of East Lancashire people and the community spirit of the area; and calls on the Honours Section to give greater consideration for national honours to those, like the Pride of East Lancashire nominees, who work in the regions.