Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

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.

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.