§ Mr. JenkinsTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what strategies her Department has to ensure that there is no ageism in recruitment and retention processes. [79292]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonThe Department is committed to equality of opportunity, a key feature of all civil service employment: ageism is not tolerated. Retirement age is determined on business needs only (currently 60, 62 or 65 depending on grade).
Recruitment, development, performance management and retention policies are reviewed continuously.