HL Deb 28 April 1998 vol 589 c22WA
Lord Renfrew of Kaimsthorn

asked the Leader of the House:

How many individuals have been granted life peerages over the past 20 years who, at the time of their ennoblement, were (i) below the age of 45; (ii) aged between 45 and 50; (iii) aged between 50 and 55; (iv) aged between 55 and 60; (v) over the age of 60. [HL1544]

The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Richard)

The following table includes life peerages created between April 1978 and March 1998, distinguishing between those created under the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 and the Life Peerages Act 1958.

1876 Act 1958 Act Total
Under 45 0 10 10
45 to 49 0 37 37
50 to 54 0 56 56
55 to 59 2 84 86
60 plus 21 271 292
Total 23 458 481