Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 88710
Age: Discrimination
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 18 November 2025
Question
Ruth Cadbury
Labour — Brentford and Isleworth
To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of existing powers to tackle ageism in (a) recruitment and (b) the workplace.
Answer
Olivia BaileyThe UK has a strong history of protecting against direct and indirect discrimination. The Equality Act 2010 has protections that enable people to challenge age discrimination across a range of fields, including the provision of services, employment and re...
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