Q: Can I nominate someone for an honour after they have died?
The short answer is no, although there is one recent notable exception.
Q: Am I Eligible for the House of Lords?
Assuming you are British, Irish or a Commonwealth citizen, resident in the UK for tax purposes and accept the requirement to remain so, we would be delighted to assist you with an application to the House of Lords.
Q: What does the House of Lords do?
The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament. It works with the House of Commons to:
• make laws.
• check and challenge the actions of the government, and
• provide a forum of independent expertise.
Q: What’s the time commitment if I join the Lords?
The Lords sit four days a week, Monday-Thursday. You are not expected to attend every sitting, although you can if you wish. Regular attendance is expected, perhaps a day a week, for example.
Q: What title will I get if I join the Lords?
Members of the House of Lords are often referred to as peers.
Q: How many people apply to join the Lords each year?
That information is not published but we estimate relatively few, around 100.
Q: How do I know you’ll do a great job when I can’t see examples of what you do?
We take pride in delivering excellent client satisfaction and making your experience with us as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. It’s for this reason that each client is invited to complete a client satisfaction survey.
Q: How can I get hold of an honours nomination form?
Any worthy person, based anywhere in the world, can be nominated for a Royal honour like an MBE, OBE or damehood. You don’t need to be based in the UK or even be a UK citizen.
Q: Can I get an honour if I haven’t paid all my tax?
You might not immediately think that tax and honours have anything in common but the two are inextricably linked when it comes to successful honours nominations for UK citizens. The reality is if your taxes are up to date, your nomination for an honour stands a better chance of success.
Q: If the nominee has already been put forward for an honour, is there any point in nominating them again?
Yes, as it shows to the Cabinet Office that more than one person has had the same idea to nominate the person at roughly the same time, which is a very positive thing.
Q: Are there regional imbalances when it comes to honours?
There are considerable regional imbalances and have been for many years, Yorkshire and Humber having the lowest proportion of people with an honour in England according to the latest data I’ve seen.