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Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Members: Retirement

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a committee to consult on a mandatory retirement age for the House of Commons.

Answer

The House of Lords has established a dedicated select committee to look at how best to implement the manifesto commitments on a retirement age and participation requirement.

The Government looks forward to responding to the Committee’s report in due course.

The Government has no plans to establish a committee to consult on a mandatory retirement age for the House of Commons.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12781
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Age Members Retirement
Link
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