Mr. Adam Harris:

It is welcome to hear Departments will have defined goals within the implementation plan. Where many plans have failed was in terms of having vague goals and buzzwords such as "ongoing" have often been the words we have heard again and again and again. Having defined, measurable goals is key to success. To that end, we have talked a little bit about representation today and if I was to leave the committee with one idea of where we can begin to make progress it is with regard to how important representation is.

One of the commitments of the comprehensive employment strategy is that by 2024, all public bodies should have 6% of their staff having a disability. It is vital that goal is achieved, not just at an entry-level role because the key way we will influence public policy in this area is when it comes to Departments having a responsibility to report. We need to see people in leadership roles who have a disability and know the importance of this policy area. That goal of 6% is something which needs to be monitored closely and we need to ensure it is realised by 2024.