HC Deb 14 December 1954 vol 535 c1570
39. Mr. E. Johnson

asked the Minister of Labour when the National Advisory Committee on the Employment of Older Men and Women will publish another report; and if he will make a statement about the work of this Committee.

Mr. Watkinson

The Committee will present another report next year. Since the publication of the first Report, the Committee has continued to advise the Minister on further action. I am glad to say that the recommendations of the first Report have been widely accepted by employers, trade unions, and the general public. Many restrictions on the employment of older workers have already been removed. Although we have made some progress, my Committee clearly realises that we still have a very large task in front of us.