§ 23. Mr. Budgenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what studies her Department is making on preparation and advice to persons approaching retirement age on the problems of retirement.
§ Dr. OwenMy Department has no particular studies in hand but I understand that courses are run by the local authority adult education service and by adult education bodies such as the Workers' Educational Association, and I am informed by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service that some employers grant facilities for staff to attend such courses and others make 93W various arrangements for counselling staff on the problems of retirement.