67. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will consider, in certain Government Departments, employing men over 65 years of age, subject to a strict medical examination, with special regard to the large number of first-class men who would rather work than draw a pension and continue to assist their country in any way
§ Mr. JayA considerable number of men and women over 65 are at present employed by Government Departments. I am not clear what further measures the hon. Member has in mind, but I would remind him that, in general, matters affecting the conditions of service of civil servants require discussion through Whitley Council channels.
Mr. De la BèreIs it not a fact that these men are willing to work, and that it is the will of the Government that all should work? Where there is a will there is a way. Why not go further?