EFD responds to appointment of James Purnell as work and pensions secretary

24th January 2008

Responding to the appointment of James Purnell as work and pensions secretary, Employers' Forum on Disability chief executive Susan Scott-Parker says: "I would like to welcome James Purnell in his new role as work and pensions secretary.

"We have previously enjoyed a good relationship with the Department of Work and Pensions, with both ministers and officials.

"It's our belief that the government can only achieve its 80 per cent employment target by targeting employers to increase the employment rate among disabled people.

"We hope that Mr Purnell will continue to develop a dialogue with employers and we look forward to developing a good working relationship his office in the months to come."

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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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