HC Deb 23 March 1998 vol 309 cc20-1W
Mrs. May

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department at what date seasonal staff employed as immigration officers were informed of his Department's new retirement policy for seasonal staff. [35391]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

In October 1996, seasonal immigration officers at ports were advised that, with effect from 1 November 1997, the normal retirement age would be sixty to bring them into line with the rest of the Department.

Mrs. May

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many seasonal staff in the Immigration Department will reach the age of 60 years during the next year and have their contracts terminated under the age retirement policy for seasonal staff. [35390]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

In the year up until 31 March 1999, three seasonal immigration officers who are currently on the Home Office payroll will reach the age of sixty and are liable to have their contracts terminated under the age retirement policy for seasonal staff.

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