House of Lords appoints new Committee to consider retirement and participation

The House of Lords today agreed a motion to appoint a new committee to consider and make recommendations on a possible retirement age and participation requirement for Members of the House of Lords.

Issues under consideration include:

• The impact of a retirement age on the House and, in particular, its size and functioning.
• The impact of a participation requirement on the House and, in particular, its membership and functioning.
• Options for the implementation of a retirement age and participation requirement including without primary legislation, and any transitional arrangements.

The Committee will begin its work and publish a call for evidence in the New Year. 

The Members of the House of Lords appointed to the new Committee are:

• Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Chair)
• Baroness Anelay of St Johns
• Lord Blunkett
• Viscount Chandos
• Baroness Hayman
• Baroness Manningham-Buller
• Baroness Mattinson
• Baroness Parminter
• Lord Sherbourne of Didsbury
• Lord Smith of Hindhead,
• Lord Strathclyde
• Baroness Suttie