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Consultation and a call for evidence about Universal Credit and related regulations.
A detailed breakdown of all the regulations subject to statutory scrutiny by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) in 2021.
A report by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) on the regulation and response from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Dr. Stephen Brien is confirmed as the new Chair of the Social Security Advisory Committee.
This report assesses the future of working age contributory benefits for those not in paid work.
Report assessing the impact of COVID-19 on the benefits system and the measures needed to get people back to work.
PIP assessment - moving around criteria consultation: SSAC response.
This call for evidence seeks views on the Claimant Commitment, which Universal Credit claimants need to accept in order to receive Universal Credit payments.
A study by the Social Security Advisory Committee: Occasional Paper No. 24
The Minister for Employment has written to SSAC responding to points raised about The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2021.
A report on the impact of Universal Credit on 'passported' benefits by SSAC (includes the government response).
This report considers the use of public funds in supporting the mobility needs of disabled people.
This report explores the impacts of the benefit system on young people aged 16 to 24 who live independently of parents or other guardians.
Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Employment about social security restrictions on amounts for children and certain young people.
A report on Universal Credit regulations related to the transition to Universal Credit housing payments, and the government’s response.
This statement clarifies the role of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) and its chair in the scrutiny of the proposals.
Correspondence between SSAC and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions about the Social Security, Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
This report sets out the Social Security Advisory Committee's strategic objectives for the year to 31 March 2016.
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
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