HC Deb 08 July 1999 vol 334 c629W
18. Mrs. Mahon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what steps his Department is taking to tackle age discrimination in the workplace. [88984]

Mr. Andrew Smith

We are making good progress. Within the last month we have launched the Code of Practice for Age Diversity in Employment; announced the Pathfinder Areas for the New Deal 50plus. and initiated consultation on the basic design guidelines for New Deal 50plus. Copies have been placed in the Library.