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EFD reaction to appointment of Peter Hain as Work and Pensions Secretary
27th June 2007
Commenting on the appointment today (Thursday) of Peter Hain as Work and Pensions Secretary, EFD's chief executive, Susan Scott-Parker, said:"Peter Hain has long been committed to fighting for equality and justice. I would like to congratulate him on his appointment and look forward to continuing our strong working relationship with the Department for Work and Pensions on the welfare reform agenda. I hope that Peter Hain will maintain the dialogue with EFD members on their role in achieving equality of opportunity for disabled people."
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Brenda Otema, Communications & Marketing Officer
Employers' Forum on Disability
Email: brenda.otema@efd.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7403 3020
About Employers' Forum on Disability
Employers' Forum on Disability is the employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects employers and service providers. With over 300 members, EFD represents organisations that employ around 20 per cent of the UK workforce.Since its establishment in 1991, EFD has worked closely with government and other stakeholders, sharing best practice to make it easier to employ disabled people and serve disabled customers.
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