Professor Alan Manning appointed as chair of the Migration Advisory Committee
Professor Manning appointed for a 3 year term.
Professor Alan Manning has been appointed by the Home Secretary as the new chair of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).
Professor Manning has been a MAC committee member since March 2015 and replaces former chair Professor Sir David Metcalf, whose term of office has come to an end.
Professor Manning has been appointed for a 3 year term following a rigorous recruitment process regulated by the .
Home Secretary Amber Rudd said:
Professor Manning will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role as chair of the Migration Advisory Committee.
Under his leadership, I am confident the government will continue to receive transparent, independent and evidence-based advice on migration issues.
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His expertise is on labour markets, including but not confined to the impact of migration.
Professor Alan Manning said:
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I look forward to leading this distinguished team of experts. We are keen to continue providing advice on migration.