Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 34510

Older Workers: Recruitment

Tabled: 27 February 2025
Answered: 7 March 2025

Question

Dr Lauren Sullivan

LabourGravesham

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to prevent age discrimination in recruitment.

Answer

Alison McGovern
The Government recognises the need to recruit on merit, irrespective of a persons' age. Age diversity within the workforce brings numerous benefits to businesses, in addition to broader advantages such as fresh perspectives and knowledge-sharing.The 2010 ...

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