§ 22. Rev. Martin SmythTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what support her Department is giving to the Third Age Challenge Trust; and if she will make a statement. [31807]
§ Mrs. GillanMy predecessor, my hon. Friend the Member for Maidstone (Miss Widdecombe), supported the work of the Third Age Challenge Trust, endorsing its voluntary code of practice to employers. Its work complements key elements of the Government's campaign for older workers. As the Minister now responsible for the campaign, I commend the work of the Third Age Challenge Trust. Ageism makes no economic sense for individual employers or for the nation.