§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will seek to insert in contracts of service with the medical profession, in respect of the National Health Service, first signed after 31 March 1984 a clause providing for retirement at the age of 70 years.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe normal retirement age for doctors employed by health authorities is 65. There are at the moment no upper age limits for general medical practitioners who are independent contractors to the National Health Service.