Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 59163

Older People

Tabled: 11 June 2025

Answered: 17 June 2025

Question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Labour — Poole

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will create an Older People's Commissioner for England.

Answer

Alison McGovern

The Department for Work and Pensions has no current plans to appoint a Commissioner for Old People in England. Employment support, through the creation of our new Jobs and Careers Service, will enable everyone, including older people, to access good, mean...

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