PM's 'family champion' Emma Harrison steps down from role
Entrepreneur Emma Harrison has stepped down as the government's "family champion" amid a police probe into irregularities at her company A4e.
As part of its work, A4e handles millions of pounds worth of government contracts for welfare-to-work schemes.
Her decision came after four ex-members of staff of A4e were arrested on suspicion of fraud at the company.
In a statement, Ms Harrison said she did not want the probe to distract from the government's attempts to help unemployed people.
Vicki Young reports.
23 Feb 2012
- From the section UK