§ 77. Mr. T. Priceasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the frequency with which men are not being retained in industry beyond the age of 65 years; and what steps he proposes to take to make known Government policy in this matter.
§ Sir P. BennettYes; and I take every opportunity to make known Government policy on this matter.
180WThe Ministry has just prepared a pamphlet setting out the policy and the action which industry and employing authorities generally should consider, through the appropriate consultative machinery, to remove age-barriers and other handicaps to the employment of older men and women. Employers' and workers' representatives on the National Joint Advisory Council have promised me their support in bringing the pamphlet and its recommendations for action to the attention of their constituent bodies.
The pamphlet—"The Employment of Older Men and Women"—is being widely distributed and I have arranged for copies to be made available in the Library of the House.