Sir, – Duncan Forbes’ very informative article in the Autumn 2021 Review (NR109/4) raised some questions in my mind, and to which his team have responded as below. Historically the Royal Navy has had a number of active and supportive Hereditary Peers in the Upper House, now down to near zero. I was assured that there will be continuing appointments of Life Peers as Honorary Officers (HONs) to ensure strong maritime representation there. Every HON will be attached to a local Maritime Reserve Unit as well as having an affiliated Ship, Submarine, Commando, Airfield, or MCM Squadron to keep them f…
