§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Labour what consideration the Government have given to methods of avoiding the loss to the nation that takes place due to the fact that in many industries men over 65 and women over 60 years of age, although possessing a lifetime of experience and being physically and mentally capable, are considered incapable of continuing in their normal employment.
§ Mr. WoodMethods of achieving this aim were considered in detail by the National Advisory Committee on the Employment of Older Men and Women set up in 1952. This Committee published two reports containing recommendations which were widely accepted by both sides of industry. I am sending my hon. Friend copies of the reports. Further consultation with industry will take place as necessary through the National Joint Advisory Council, and a small inter-Departmental committee has been set up charged with the task of fostering research into and disseminating information about the employment of older persons.