Written questions

Older People

Commons · Question 48189 · Tabled 25 Apr 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 6 May 2025

Question

Asked by Ian Byrne

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure the perspectives of older people are included in her Department's policy decision-making.

Answer

Answered by Alison McGovern, 6 May 2025

We know that work helps everyone, including older people, play active and fulfilling roles in society while building financial security for retirement. That is why we are reformingemployment support to ensure it helps everyone who needs it. This includes ...