Peers: Retirement
Lords · Question HL1054 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the potential impact of a mandatory retirement age in the House of Lords on diversity of experience, expertise, and representation among members of the House.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent, 26 Jun 2026
The House of Lords established a dedicated select committee to look at how best to implement the Government’s manifesto commitments on a retirement age and participation requirement. The Government will carefully consider the select committee’s recommenda...