§ 10. Mr. E. Johnsonasked the Minister of Labour when the Committee appointed to study the problems arising in connection with the employment of older workers will publish its next Report; and if he will make a statement in regard to its present activities.
§ Mr. CarrThe National Advisory Committee has published two Reports which make recommendations for promoting the employment of older workers. The Ministry takes active steps to encourage their implementation and there is evidence of a greater willingness by employers to consider older workers on their merits without regard to their age. A problem undoubtedly remains, but no useful purpose would be served in issuing yet a further report for the time being. For the present the Committee's efforts are concentrated on encouraging 829 research into specific problems associated with the employment of older workers.
Mr. LeeCould the right hon. Gentleman say whether any progress has been made with the very delicate problem—as realised by the Committee in its Report —of the transfer of superannuation or pension rights as between one employer and another which, as the Committee recognised, is one of the big problems connected with this issue?
§ Mr. CarrI recognise that, but I should be glad, if the hon. Member has information on the subject, if he would put down a Question on it.