§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what her Department's policy is towards age discrimination. [42582]
§ Dr. HowellsThe Department for Culture, Media and Sport is committed to providing a working environment where no one is disadvantaged. Our policy is not to discriminate against staff or eligible applicants for posts on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation. Staff are treated equally and fairly and decisions are based solely on objective and job related criteria.