§ Mr. BoswellTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will make a statement on the implications of the recent industrial tribunal appeal decision in relation to employment rights for persons over the age of 65 years. [31693]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyIndustrial tribunal decisions do not set legal precedents and are not binding on other courts or tribunals. Most employment rights apply regardless of the employee's age, and the right to complain of unfair dismissal applies up to the normal retirement age of the job, where there is one, whether or not this is over 65.