Media Operational Notice

Committee to Receive Briefing From Social Security Advisory Committee

Session: 2012/2013

Date: 20 February 2013

The Social Security Advisory Committee will brief the Social Development Committee (SSAC) at its meeting on Thursday 21 February 2013. 

The SSAC advises the Secretary of State for Social Security and the Department for Social Development (NI) on a range of Social Security matters. 

This timely briefing will provide the opportunity for Committee Members to discuss the SSAC’s work on Welfare Reform, with particular reference to Universal Credit, conditionality and the impact of the Welfare Reform Bill on the vulnerable.   

Date:   Thursday 21 February 2013 

Time:  10am 

Venue: Room 29

Media Interviews and Photography:

Please note photography, filming and interview requests with the Committee Chairperson Alex Maskey MLA may be available upon request.