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Correspondence between SSAC and the Minister for Welfare Reform about proposals for Universal Credit housing costs for people aged 18 to 21.
Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) Freedom of Information (FOI) releases for 2014.
Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) Freedom of Information (FOI) releases for 2017.
A letter to the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work about the Personal Independence Payment (Amendment) Regulations 2017.
The Baroness Buscombe, Minister for Work and Pensions (Lords), has confirmed 2 new appointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC).
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
This annual report explains the work carried out by the Social Security Advisory Committee to 31 March 2015.
Correspondence between SSAC and the HM Treasury about changes to tax credits.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
This call for evidence seeks views on the effectiveness and impact of the support provided through the benefit system to young people living independently.
Correspondence between SSAC and the DWP Universal Credit Policy Division about proposed changes to work allowances.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed the reappointment of Phil Jones as a Member of the Social Security Advisory Committee.
Response from the Social Security Advisory Committee to the consultation: Work, Health and Disability Green Paper: improving lives.
A register of the interests of Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) members.
A SSAC report on draft Housing Benefit regulations about backdating claims and removing the family premium and the government's response.
The committee is consulting on the government's proposals to close a loophole about Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) repeat claims.
This call for evidence seeks views on the financial position of separated parents and the social security system.
SSAC are consulting on how DWP engage with disabled people in formulating policies and processes which affect them.
This annual report explains the work carried out by the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) to 31 March 2023.
The Minister for Work and Pensions has confirmed the following reappointments to the Social Security Advisory Committee.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Correspondence between SSAC and the minister for Welfare Delivery about The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for State Pension Credit) (Amendment) Regulations 2021.
This report sets out the Social Security Advisory Committee's strategic objectives for the year to 31 March 2017.
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