HC Deb 18 October 1994 vol 248 c197W
23. Mr. Winnick

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if the Government will introduce legislation to deal with age discrimination in employment.

Miss Widdecombe

The Government have no intention of introducing legislation on age discrimination; it would be ineffective as it has been in other countries and would increase the burdens on business. The Government firmly believe that the way forward is through persuasion.