Thank you for contacting me about nominations for honours that former Prime Ministers can make.
It is a long-standing convention that individuals can be nominated for an honour or peerage in recognition of their public and political service, and that Prime Ministers can draw up a ‘Dissolution’ or ‘Resignation’ List. This originated in the 19th century and has been the case under successive governments from across the political spectrum throughout the 20th century.
The honours system recognises long-standing contributions and are awarded to employees across the public sector, in post and on leaving. Political honours make up a tiny proportion of the over two thousand people recognised each year for their public service.
There is a long-established process to nominate peers to the House of Lords, they are appointed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister. Any nominations by the former Prime Minister, Liz Truss, in her resignation honours would have to be vetted by the House of Lords Appointments Commission to ensure the highest standards of propriety.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact me.