HC Deb 11 February 1960 vol 617 c640
2. Mr. D. Price

asked the Minister of Education, as representing the Minister for Science, what is the average age of the members of the Lord President's Advisory Council for Science; and how many are below the age of 50 years.

Sir D. Eccles

The average age of the members of the Advisory Council for Scientific Policy is 55.7 years. Two of the members are under the age of 50.

Mr. Price

Will my right hon. Friend ensure that the membership of this Council is kept reasonably balanced between the various ages? And will he take into account the fact that today one can make a very distinguished contribution to science at an age very much younger than that normally regarded as suitable on taking a senior position in politics?

Sir D. Eccles

I am sure that my noble Friend will be interested in what my hon. Friend has just said.