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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Williams of Mostyn (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 1999.


Williams of Mostyn, Lord

Question
Whether they intend to introduce an age limit above which candidates may not stand for election as Members of Parliament; and if so, what is that age; and whether they intend to introduce an age limit above which candidates may not stand for election as Members of the Scottish Parliament; and if so, what is that age; and whether they intend to introduce an age limit above which candidates may not stand for election as Members of the Welsh Assembly; and if so, what is that age; and whether they intend to introduce an age limit above which candidates may not stand for election as councillors; and if so, what is that age. [HL 2599] (HL 2600] [HL 2601].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
601 c123-4WA; HL 2599
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Councillors Candidates Age Elections Eligibility National Assembly for Wales Parliament Scottish Parliament