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EFD reaction to appointment of Peter Hain as Work and Pensions Secretary.
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 our joint role in achieving equality of opportunity for disabled people.”
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The Employers' Forum on Disability
Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD) is the employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects business in the workplace. With over 400 members, EFD represents organisations that employ circa 25 per cent of the UK workforce.
EFD is recognised as the authoritative voice on disability as it affects employers and service providers.
Since its establishment in 1986 EFD has worked closely with government and other stakeholders, sharing best practice to make it easier to employ disabled people and serve disabled customers.