§ Ms AthertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on age discrimination in financial services. [23218]
§ Mr. McCartneyWe have recognised the importance of tackling age discrimination in employment sectors, including the financial services sector. That is why we have targeted this sector among others, as part of our age positive campaign. Through working with Age Champions, we have been challenging ageism in the financial sector by promoting the business benefits of age positive employment practices. We are considering ways of strengthening the campaign over the coming year.
Our new website, www.agepositive.gov.uk, includes initial research we have undertaken to identify ageist employment practices across a range of sectors which include financial services. The research is also available in the Library.