§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will instigate an inquiry into age discrimination in the NHS; and if he will make a statement. [35774]
§ Mr. MilburnMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment is currently consulting widely on a code of practice for employers on discrimination at work on the grounds of age. This will give the National Health Service, like other employers, a framework for action, and a separate inquiry is therefore not necessary