House of Lords Reform Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord Howarth of Newport and Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
Friday 21st October 2011

(14 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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I very much agree with what the noble Lord, Lord Grenfell, said about age. He mentioned the Chinese. The Chinese believe very strongly that, as you get older, you get wiser. That may be the case with many people but, being well over the age limit, I am not sure that that is so in my case. We should consider this matter very carefully. Certainly an age limit of 75 is fairly absurd.

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My Lords, at the age of 75, one would be too young even to be considered as a candidate member of the Chinese Politburo.

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