European Parliament 23 July 2002, WRITTEN QUESTION E-2219/02 by Gary Titley (PSE) to the Commission. Ageism.

(2003/C 28 E/233) WRITTEN QUESTION E-2219/02 by Gary Titley (PSE) to the Commission (23 July 2002) Subject: Ageism The British Department for Education and Skills (DFES) currently debars UK citizens over the age of 55 from applying for student loans. Does the Commission take the view that this practice constitutes ageism and, therefore, is in breach of EU provisions to outlaw age discrimination?