Welcome
Welcome to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC)
Social security legislation can often be complicated. Even to those familiar with regulations, the volume of complex and inter-related detail involved in benefit law can be challenging. The scrutiny of legislation is therefore an important part of what we do.
But we seek to add value in other ways too. For example, Ministers have asked us to review passported benefits and to provide advice on possible approaches to the provision of these benefits under Universal Credit. As part of this review, we are considering a number of key issues, including: complexity, cost, and work incentives. Look out for our report on this website in spring 2012.
From a personal perspective, I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with the Committee at such an important time in terms of welfare reform. Do contact me if you wish to find out more about the Committee's work.
Paul Gray - SSAC Chair
News
| Date | News item |
|---|---|
| 30 January 2011 Minutes |
Agendas and Minutes from the Committee meetings of 3rd November and 7th December 2011 are published
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| 14 December 2011 Reports |
SSAC twenty-fourth annual report - August 2010 to July 2011
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| 11 November 2011 Minutes |
Minutes from the Committee meetings of 6 July, 19 July, 3 August and 7 September are published |
Previous press releases can be found in the press releases.
Please note:
The Committee has no executive functions and cannot answer individual benefit enquiries or investigate complaints. If you have an enquiry or complaint please refer to the Department for Work and Pensions website.
Further general information and benefit advice can be found on http://www.direct.gov.uk/