§ Mr. FearnTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement on the practice of employers in respect of compulsory early retirement. [132430]
§ Mr. Alan JohnsonRetirement ages are a matter for negotiation and agreement between employers and employees (or their representatives). It is for employers to decide whether dismissal in advance of normal retirement1090W age may be necessary in any particular case. Subject to the necessary qualifying service, employees who believe they have been dismissed unfairly can complain to an employment tribunal.