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Sir Richard Tilt reappointed as Chairman of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSACc)
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that the current Chairman, Sir Richard Tilt, has been reappointed for a further three years.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Peter Hain said:
"Sir Richard is a highly competent chairman of SSAC and I am pleased that he has agreed to serve for a further term".
Sir Richard said:
"It has been a privilege to work with the SSAC in providing independent scrutiny and advice on a range of important issues in the social security sphere. I look forward to continuing in my role as Chairman for the next three years."
Notes
1. The SSAC is an independent statutory body, formed in 1980, that provides advice to the Government, principally on proposals for the amendment of secondary legislation and on more general social security matters as required.
2. Sir Richard Tilt's current term of office ends on 31 December 2007. His reappointment is for a further three years from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2010.
3. Sir Richard is a former Director General of the Prison Service and has also chaired an NHS Trust. As well as chairing the SSAC, he is also the Social Fund Commissioner.
4. This is public appointment made by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. It has been made in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
Website: http://www.dwp.gov.uk
