Honours system reform urged
Too many honours are awarded to politicians, celebrities and civil servants rather than to people who devote time and effort to their local communities, MPs said today.
David Cameron wants honours to reflect 'big society'
David Cameron has made clear that he wants the "vast majority" of honours to go to individuals who have gone "beyond excellence" in contributing to his vision of a "Big Society".
However the committee said there was still a perception that celebrities and sports stars were more likely to be honoured than people who had put in years of service to their communities.
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