Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 71233
Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025
Question
Mr Richard Holden
Conservative — Basildon and Billericay
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason the Cabinet Secretary has delegated his attendance to the Main Honours Committee.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsThe Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service is responsible for the operation of the honours system, but as is customary, delegates this responsibility to another senior Permanent Secretary.