News
January 2008
James Purnell appointed Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
James Purnell said, “I am delighted to be returning to the Department for Work and Pensions, to deepen the reform of the welfare and pension systems and continue to tackle child poverty. My aspirations are to ensure everyone has the chance to be self-reliant in old age, and to make work the right - and the responsibility - of everyone who is capable of it”.
Stephen Timms will join the Department as Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform. Mike O’Brien remains Minister for Pensions Reform.
View the full structure of Department for Work and Pensions on the DWP website