Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 88709
Employment: Older People
Tabled: 10 November 2025
Answered: 17 November 2025
Question
Ruth Cadbury
Labour — Brentford and Isleworth
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support unemployed people over the age of 50 years old.
Answer
Dame Diana JohnsonWe offer support for those out of work through our network of Jobcentres and contracted employment programmes. However, we recognise the employment challenges faced by some older people and that is why we offer additional support for older jobseekers. For...
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