HC Deb 14 February 1966 vol 724 cc162-3W
65. Mr. Bessell

asked the Minister of Labour what plans he has to encourage employers to engage male clerical staff over the age of 45 years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Thornton

Our employment exchanges have standing instructions to urge employers not to impose maximum age limits and to submit any suitable candidates regardless of such limits. We have had some success in this direction but there is still a certain amount of prejudice in the clerical field.