HC Deb 02 May 2002 vol 384 c925W
32. Mrs. Humble

To ask the Minister what assessment she has made of the contribution that women aged over 50 years make to UK prosperity. [52036]

Ms Hewitt

Almost 2.4 million women in their 50s are in work. They make up 20 per cent. of the female working population and 9 per cent. of total working population. The New Deal 50 plus has helped over 19,000 women off benefits and back into work since its launch in April 2000.