HC Deb 11 July 1995 vol 263 cc515-6W
18. Mr. Duncan

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what initiatives her Department has undertaken to reduce unemployment rates amongst the over –50 age group. [31802]

Mrs. Gillan

It is the Government's sound economic policy, and growth at a sustainable pace, which is producing jobs and reductions in the unemployment rates. The campaign for older workers, which was taken forward with commitment and determination by my predecessor, my hon. Friend, the Member for Maidstone (Miss Widdecombe), is adding to this. I shall continue the campaign to eliminate age discrimination in employment.