Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 123213
Peers: Retirement
Tabled: 24 March 2026
Answered: 2 April 2026
Question
Mike Wood
Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason he plans to introduce a mandatory retirement age for the House of Lords.
Answer
Nick Thomas-SymondsAs set out in the Government’s manifesto, the Government recognises the good work of many peers who scrutinise legislation and hold the government of the day to account.However, reform to the House of Lords is long overdue and essential. The Government’s ...
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