Appointment to the Social Security Advisory Committee: Matthew Doyle
The Minister for Work and Pensions, the Baroness Deborah Stedman-Scott OBE DL, has appointed Matthew Doyle to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
Confirming the appointment, Baroness Stedman-Scott said:
I am delighted to appoint Matthew to the Social Security Advisory Committee. The Committee provides important scrutiny and advice to the government on social security matters, and Matthew’s wealth of expertise and experience will enable him to make a valuable contribution to that work.
Dr Stephen Brien, SSAC Chair, said:
At a time when post-pandemic opportunities and challenges emerge for the social security system, Matthew’s appointment is a very welcome addition to the Committee. He will bring excellent knowledge and insight to our work on a broad range of issues that affect many people in our society, including a strong understanding of the impact of the benefit system on workers.
About the Committee
The Social Security Advisory Committee is an independent statutory body established in 1980. It provides advice to the Secretary of State on proposals for the amendment of secondary legislation and on general social security matters.
The Commissioner for Public Appointments regulates all appointments made by the Secretary of State to SSAC. All such appointments are made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments, and its eight principles of public appointments: ministerial responsibility; selflessness; integrity; merit; openness; diversity; assurance and fairness.
SSAC members receive a daily fee of £256.80, for a time commitment of 2 to 3 days a month.
Matthew Doyle
Matthew Doyle is the Chairman of Money Matters Credit Union.
Matthew also holds the following voluntary roles:
- Chair of The Adolescent and Children’s Trust
- Non-Executive Director of Pegasus Community Housing Trust
He will take up his five-year appointment on 1 August 2021.
Contact SSAC
Social Security Advisory Committee
7th Floor Caxton House
Tothill Street
London
SW1H 9NA
Email: ssac@ssac.gov.uk
Denise Whitehead, Committee Secretary 020 7829 3354