Proceeding contribution from Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 May 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Equality Bill.

Equality Bill

I am listening to the hon. Gentleman with great interest. Sadly, he is right about age discrimination. My father was made redundant in his early 50s and I remember him then going to interview after interview. It seemed that it was only the age on his birth certificate that was holding him back. Does the hon. Gentleman agree, however, that age discrimination in employment cuts both ways? Invidious discrimination still exists against younger people who receive a lower rate of minimum wage despite doing exactly the same job as older workers.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 492 c608
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disability Candidates Age Breastfeeding Women Employment Equality Elections Gender Equal pay Discrimination Ethnic groups Private sector Public sector Older people Political parties Racial discrimination Older workers Pregnancy Religion Wales Welsh language Sexuality Retirement
Legislation: Equality Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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