§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what percentage of those employed in benefits offices were over 55 years old in each of the last five years; and if he will make a statement. [74313]
§ Mr McCartneyInformation on the percentage of staff employed in benefits offices who were over 55 years old at 30 April in each of the last five years is in the following table.
Date Percentage of staff over 55 April 2002 8.1 April 2001 6.9 April 2000 5.9 April 1999 5.3 April 1998 5.4 Note:
2002 figures include staff from the former Employment Service because of the creation of Jobcentre Plus