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<p>Honours recognise long-standing contributions to civic society – this should include
those who have made significant contributions to public life through their service
to Parliament.</p><p><br>To place this in context, the most recent New Year's Honours
List recognised over 1,100 people for their service from all walks of life and all
backgrounds across the United Kingdom.</p><p><br>Nominations of political peers similarly
reflect the contribution that individuals have made, but also the contribution that
they will be able to make in the future as an active member of the Upper House.</p><p><br>Individual
votes are not part of any such criteria.</p>
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