SIR - How fortunate to have another layer of legislative "political correctness" in the shape of ageism in the workplace.

Apparently now everyone has the same birthday and are the same age.

However, once retirement is reached, birthdays and age is resumed and ageism in retirement appears to be fair game.

There is no legislation for the older person. In many cases barriers are erected against them because of their age.

Anti-ageism must be extended to all sections of society. One cannot legislate against ageist practices for comparatively young people and then allow it to flourish when one does become aged.

This legislation is probably of great benefit to the older worker but may be detrimental to the younger worker in trying to progress in their career and may possibly keep some out of employment completely.

The Government recognises we are an ageing society and is attempting to address the situation but is ignoring the true position. The very pivot to all these schemes and legislation is a guaranteed, liveable pension for all.

Without that there will only be more legislation, only succeeding in holding back, temporarily, the demand and right to a happy retirement.

Audrey Raistrick, secretary, Neighbourly Care Bradford, Westgate, Eccleshill