Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to (1) review, and (2) update, the imagery used on awards given in the honours system.

We are aware of a petition on the Order of St Michael and St George. The premise of this petition is factually incorrect – the insignia for the Order of St Michael and St George was updated in 2011, and the design referred in the petition is no longer used. Any current recipient of a pre-2011 insignia is able to receive one with the updated design, on request.

Matters regarding insignia are for the Committee on the Grant of Honours, Decorations and Medals (also known as the ‘HD Committee’). The independent Officers of the Order of St Michael and St George may advise the Committee in relation to their Order. The Committee then gives advice to the Sovereign.

In light of the change in 2011, it is the view of Ministers in Her Majesty's Government that there is no need for any specific review.