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Honours: Succession

Asked by Michelle WelshLabourCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 6 February 2025UIN 27780

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislation to end male primogeniture for baronetage.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Government recognises that baronetcies, like other hereditary titles, can usually only be inherited by male heirs. However, the Government is prioritising on delivering its manifesto commitments, including reform of the House of Lords.

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