HC Deb 10 July 2001 vol 371 cc460-1W
Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when she proposes to review the need for statutory action in respect of age discrimination in employment. [3093]

Alan Johnson

The Government intend, in line with the European Employment Directive (2000/78/EC), to introduce legislation to outlaw age discrimination in employment and training and will start public consultations later this year.