§ 102. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Minister of Transport what is the compulsory retirement age of persons employed 1656 by the L.P.T.B.; which directors of the Board are over this age; and whether the same age of retirement will apply to directors as to employees.
§ The Minister of Transport (Mr. Barnes)The general age of compulsory retirement for officers and servants of the London Passenger Transport Board is 65 for men and 60 for women. Since the outbreak of war the rule as to compulsory retirement has been in abeyance. Under the Statute, Members of the Board are appointed for terms of not less than three or more than seven years, and no question of age limit arises.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonDoes not my right hon. Friend think it would be desirable to have the same age limit applicable to all persons in the pay of the L.P.T.B.?
§ Mr. BarnesAt this moment I am governed by the Statute and I see no advantage in expressing a personal opinion.