They also expressed their delight at the appointment of Ed Balls as thefirst-ever Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.
The Cabinet appointments announced last week confirm that BeverleyHughes is to continue as children's minister and will also beresponsible for youth justice, attending Cabinet when required.
Mr Balls, who was appointed Economic Secretary to the Treasury in Maylast year, led the recent review on services for disabled children andwas key to the Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) campaign.
He said, 'Our responsibility will be to support families and ensure thatall children and young people are safe and healthy, that they secure thehighest standards of achievements, that they enjoy their childhood andthat they can make a positive contribution to society free from theeffects of poverty.'
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