Johnbarry - epetition reply
11 March 2008
We received a petition asking:
"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to award John Barry a Knighthood."
Details of Petition:
"Five-time Oscar-winner John Barry is the UK's premier composer of film music, having written for more than one hundred films. 2007 marks his 50th year in the music business, in a career which has progressed from leading a pop group to becoming a multiple award-winning composer. This should be recognised with the top honour by the country of his birth."
Read the Government's response
Thank you for your e-petition.
John Barry's achievements in music are well known and respected. It is easy to see why so many people want to see his record formally recognised. This is underlined by the hundreds of people who have signed the e-petition on the No 10 website calling for him to be granted a knighthood. Your support has been carefully noted.
Members of the public can nominate individuals for honours by visiting the UK Honours System website: http://www.honours.gov.uk.
Further Information
Young People's website