House of Lords (Retirement Age) Bill

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Jerome MayhewConservative

Parliament last updated

4 May 2022

In Plain English

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The bill would set a compulsory retirement age of 75 for members of the House of Lords. It would also include any necessary provisions to implement the change and its practical effects.

Key Points

Introduces a retirement age of 75 for all members of the House of Lords.
Includes provisions required to implement and enforce the new retirement rule.
Is intended to refresh the Lords by encouraging turnover and new appointments.

Who is affected?

Current and future members of the House of Lords

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

22 Feb 2022

2nd readingCommons

6 May 2022

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

House of Lords (Retirement Age) Bill

23 Feb 2022

The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.