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University of Newcastle. DCL: Harry Belafonte, singer and actor, in recognition of his role as advisor to Martin Luther King, and his tireless opposition to racial and economic injustice.

University of the West of England

DSc: William Stubbs, former chief executive of the Polytechnics and Colleges Funding Council, chief executive of the Further Education Funding Council (1994-96), rector of the London Institute, former chairman of the CBI's education foundation, chair of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

King Alfred's University College

DLitt: Mary Fagan, lord lieutenant of Hampshire.

DMus: Martin Neary, organist and master of choristers at Westminster Abbey.

DSocSc: Anthony Smith, chief executive of the English National Board for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting.