Speaking from the Labour Party conference in Brighton, REC Director of External Relations Tom Hadley said: "A number of the big debates over the last couple of days have been of direct relevance for the recruitment industry. The short and mid-term outlook for jobs is one of the hottest topics in town and specific fringe events have enabled us to take forward key industry lines with the Employment Minister Jim Knight. The current and potential contribution of professional recruiters is increasingly recognised and is something that we will continue to promote to the highest levels of Government."