§ 74. Mr. Winnickasked the Minister of Labour what steps are being taken to ease the position of those over 40 years of age to secure employment, particularly in senior positions.
§ Mr. GunterMy Ministry has advocated for many years, and with some success, that engagement for employment should be on the basis of capacity to do the job, not age. One of the special difficulties is promotion policy within firms, particularly with regard to prospects in senior posts.
82. Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Labour what action he proposes to take to ensure that his Department has power to advise all those over the age of 40 years and unemployed of suitable vacancies and training facilities.
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§ Mr. GunterThe Department already has sufficient powers to carry out this work.