Older People: Advocacy
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of appointing a commissioner for older people.
Answered by Alison McGovern
The Department has no current plans to assess the potential merits of appointing a commissioner for older people in England.
DWP offers employment support for eligible older people through the network of Jobcentres across the UK and through contracted employment programmes. A dedicated offer for older people provides more tailored support.
The government has ambitious plans to improve employment support for people of all ages and will set out more details in a forthcoming White Paper.
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