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On 1 August 2016, the Social Security Advisory Committee welcomes 5 new members.
Paul Gray commenting on the new report said: “Properly conducted, mandatory reconsideration could improve dispute resolution”.
Paul Gray commenting on the new report said: "Efficient and low-cost telephony is still a vital need for many customers".
Correspondence between SSAC and DWP on the committee’s concerns about proposals for the treatment of postgraduate master’s degree loans.
SSAC response to the consultation on abolishing Class 2 NI and introducing a contributory benefit test to Class 4 NI for the self-employed.
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Welfare Reform about changes to support for mortgage interest.
Correspondence between SSAC and the HM Treasury about changes to tax credits.
Correspondence between SSAC and the DWP Universal Credit Policy Division about proposed changes to work allowances.
It was with great sadness that the committee has learned that our former colleague, Diana Whitworth, passed away at the weekend.
The committee has published recommendations to help ensure the effective roll-out of the rest of the Universal Credit programme.
The shift towards the localisation of social security means that certain benefits are no longer just a matter for DWP.
The Minister for Welfare Reform, Lord Freud, announced today (26 March 2015) that Paul Gray has been reappointed as Chair of SSAC.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Paul Gray provides an update on the committee's consultation on the introduction of Universal Credit waiting days.
Correspondence between SSAC and the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the entitlement of EEA nationals to Universal Credit.
Diana Whitworth has decided to stand down from the Social Security Advisory Committee on ill-health grounds.
Rachael Badger takes up her appointment today, replacing Keith Faulkner who has decided to stand down after 3 years on the committee.
The SSAC is consulting on the government's proposals to close a loophole about Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) repeat claims.
Gráinne and Seyi take up their appointments today, 1 December 2014.
Dr Jim McCormick takes up his appointment as a member of the Social Security Advisory Committee today (3 November 2014).
Correspondence between the Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee and the Minister for Welfare Reform about draft regulations.
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