Question to the Cabinet Office:

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.

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.