Dr Sam Royston has been appointed to the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) for a five‑year term beginning 1 July 2026, according to a release from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on 3 June 2026. The appointment was welcomed by DWP Minister of Lords Baroness Sherlock OBE, who praised Royston’s experience in research and policy. SSAC Chair Dr Stephen Brien added that Royston’s expertise will benefit the committee’s work on how departmental policies operate in practice. The release also confirmed the reappointment of existing members Daphne Hall and Dr Suzy Walton, whose terms will now run until 31 December 2031. SSAC, established in 1980, advises the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on social‑security matters.
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