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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-09-09more like thismore than 2014-09-09
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions remove filter
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Age: Discrimination more like this
house id 1 more like this
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pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help Jobcentre Plus, Work Programme and voluntary providers to tackle age discrimination. more like this
tabling member constituency Leeds North West more like this
tabling member printed
Greg Mulholland more like this
uin 208702 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-09-12more like thismore than 2014-09-12
answer text <p /> <p /> <p>Work Programme providers deliver personalised support, tailored to the individual needs of participants. Providers are bound through the terms of their contract to prevent unlawful discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in respect of age.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Jobcentre Plus have the freedom to use a range of innovative measures to help older claimants overcome any barriers associated with age. Local schemes include IT support aimed specifically at older people; dedicated advisers for those aged over 50; and help to convert dated qualifications into certifications that are relevant for modern employers.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Thornbury and Yate more like this
answering member printed Steve Webb more like this
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label Biography information for Steve Webb more like this
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label Biography information for Greg Mulholland remove filter