That's the problem - it's mostly a "jobs for the boys"
Almost all the civil service above a certain rank get knighted same with the armed forces and retired politicians.
They throw in a few show biz celebs and the occasional worker.
It would probably better if the system was a sort of "living blue plaque". There are people who have genuinely made the country a better place, either in business, arts, science etc - they should get recognition above those who simply became a permanent secretary.
It would probably better if the system was a sort of "living blue plaque". There are people who have genuinely made the country a better place, either in business, arts, science etc - they should get recognition above those who simply became a permanent secretary.