Commission on Industrial Relations

HC Deb 24 February 1969 vol 778 c1064

24. Mr. Lane

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what is the average age of the members of the Commission on Industrial Relations so far appointed.

Mr. Harold Walker

The average age of those so far nominated for appointment is about 63 years.

Mr. Lane

With all respect to the distinguished members of the Commission, does the hon. Gentleman really expect the Commission to be sufficiently dynamic and manifestly impartial?

Mr. Walker

I am astonished that hon. Members should suggest that the Government should apply age standards to those who serve it when they are not applied to Members of the House. There are plenty of good tunes played on old fiddles, as the House will testify.