Written question asked by Tony Wright (Labour) on Monday, 9 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 April 2001. It was answered by Lord Smith of Finsbury (Labour) on Monday, 30 April 2001 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what age limit is placed on appointments to public bodies in his Department; if this limit is mentioned in advertisements for such posts; and what the basis for this limit is.

Answer: Tony Wright: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what age limit is placed on appointments to public bodies in his Department; if this limit is mentioned in advertisements for such posts; and what the basis for this limit is. [158112] Mr. Chris Smith: In appointing people to the boards of public bodies sponsored by my Department, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to increasing the diversity of those appointed. This includes the principle of selection based on merit which matches the abilities, experience and qualities of individuals to the needs of the public appointment in question. There is no age limit.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 158112; 367 c488W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Advertising Age Government departments Recruitment Public appointments Public bodies Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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