police forces around the country? Mr Lansley: I am surprised, and like the hon. Lady, I am obviously disappointed. I will of course ask whether my colleagues in the Home Office can respond to her on the issue. Rehman Chishti (Gillingham and Rainham) (Con): When I spoke recently to Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, I was informed that there was persecution of Christian and minority communities in 130 out of 190 countries. May we have an urgent debate on tackling this growing problem? 6 Sep 2012 : Column 396 Mr Lansley: My hon. Friend makes an important point. This matter has exercised Foreign Office Ministers. They have made substantial representations in a number of countries about such situations. I will gladly raise the matter with Foreign Office Ministers and ask them to respond to him. Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab): I welcome the new Leader of the House to his post. Will he explain why only sacked male Ministers received honours, while none of the women who were sacked received honours, despite their having been more senior Ministers? Mr Lansley: Matters relating to honours are matters for the Prime Minister. Steve Brine (Winchester) (Con): I welcome the new Leader of the House to his post. I know he will do well for the House, as he did day in, day out for the health service in the last two-and-a-half years in government. He My right hon. Friend was present for the end of Department for Business, Innovation and Skills questions,