Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they will take during the Prime Minister's term as Commonwealth Chair-in-Office to ensure that (1) older people, and (2) ageing issues, are integrated into the work of the Commonwealth and the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2020.

During the recent Heads of Government Meeting, the Foreign Secretary welcomed the first ever Commonwealth Elders' Forum, convened by Common Age. This event included discussions on human rights, women and dementia, and elderly care.

During the UK's period as Commonwealth Chair-in-Office we will work closely with fellow member states, the Commonwealth Secretariat and accredited organisations to support the delivery of the conclusions of this Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, as expressed in the communiqué.

The communiqué recognised the importance of "the full social, economic and political participation of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status". As host country, Rwanda will be responsible for developing the agenda for the 2020 summit, in consultation with member states.