Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 42413

Ageing and Older People: Public Appointments

Tabled: 31 March 2025
Answered: 7 April 2025

Question

Fabian Hamilton

LabourLeeds North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of the introduction of a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in England.

Answer

Alison McGovern
DWP offers employment support for eligible older people through the network of Jobcentres across the UK. The White Paper published on 26 November focuses on support for people who are economically inactive, people who are looking for work or want to prog...

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