Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Stephen Pound (Labour), on Tuesday, 10 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 18 members in total.

MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE

That this House notes with regret the opposition of the Government to the case brought by Age Concern to the European Court of Justice; and regrets that a mandatory retirement age of 65 years will now continue to apply in the UK; and, in the interests of consistency, believes that no hon. or right hon. Member should in future stand for re-election if their age exceeds 65 years.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 4 amendments.

1048A2: at end add `and notes that the retirement age for Law Lords, circuit judges, recorders and magistrates is 70, and that statutory provision exists for a person to continue in judicial office beyond 70.'.
1048A4: after `Member', insert `who agrees with the Government position'.
1048A3: after `Member', insert `who is a member of the current Government.'.
1048A1: leave out from `UK' to end.

Secondary information

Type: Early day motion
Reference: 1048; 1048A2; 1048A4; 1048A3; 1048A1
Session: 2008-09
Other sponsors: Ann Cryer; Andrew Dismore; Andrew George; Neil Gerrard; David Leslie Taylor
Subjects: Age Discrimination
Link: View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk

MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE

Amendments

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