Written question asked by Linda Perham (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 July 1997. It was answered by Andrew Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 July 1997 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: How often since its establishment his Department has been responsible for employment advertisements which contained age restrictions upon those who could apply.

Answer: Ms Perham: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how often since its establishment his Department has been responsible for employment advertisements which contained age restrictions upon those who could apply. [9509] Mr. Andrew Smith: For jobs within the Department and the Employment Service, no age restrictions apply with the exception of places on the modern apprenticeship scheme where age limits reflect the requirements of the national program. When advertising posts for other employers, the Employment Service challenges age restrictions placed on vacancies to try to persuade employers to consider jobseekers on their merits. However, no records are kept of the number of vacancies displayed with age restrictions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9509; 298 c524W;298 c522W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Advertising Age Civil service Equality Government departments Recruitment Department for Education and Employment