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Appointment of James Purnell as work and pensions secretary – EFD response.
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 fruitful 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 recognising that employers are vital partners in increasing the employment rate among disabled people.
“We hope that Mr Purnell will continue to develop a dialogue with employers and disabled people and we look forward to developing a strong working relationship his office in the months to come.”
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Issy RulePR and Communications Co-ordinator
Employers' Forum on Disability press office
Email: issy.rule@employers-forum.co.uk
Telephone: 020 7403 3020
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 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.