Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to introduce honorary titles for (1) spouses of female peers, and (2) same-sex spouses of male peers; and what consideration they have given to the perception of discrimination in the current practice where only female spouses of male peers are granted such titles.

The Government notes this particular issue whereby spouses of female peers and same-sex spouses of male peers are not granted a courtesy title.

Whilst the Government is sympathetic to the principle, there are no plans for wider reform in this area. The Government is focused on delivering its manifesto commitments to reform of the House of Lords.