Business of the House

Diana Johnson Excerpts

Thursday 6th September 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Lansley]

My hon. Friend makes an important point. This matter has exercised Foreign Office Ministers. They have made substantial representations in a number of countries about such situations. I will gladly raise the matter with Foreign Office Ministers and ask them to respond to him.

[Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)]

I welcome the new Leader of the House to his post. Will he explain why only sacked male Ministers received honours, while none of the women who were sacked received honours, despite their having been more senior Ministers?

[Mr Lansley]

Matters relating to honours are matters for the Prime Minister.