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<p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is comprised of
economists and migration experts who serve as a chair and committee members. They
are appointed to support the remit of the Committee, which is to provide independent
and evidence-based advice to the Government on migration issues. Professor Sir David
Metcalf is the Chair and is supported by 4 members; Dr Martin Ruhs, Professor Jonathan
Wadsworth, Dr Jennifer Smith and Professor Jackline Wahba.</p><p>Lesley Giles of the
UK Commission for Employment and Skills and John Thompson, the Director of Immigration
Policy in the Home Office, also sit on the Committee as ex-officio members. <br><br>The
Chair and Committee members are public appointments made in line with guidance issued
by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The current criteria for
membership are:<br><br>Essential criteria<br><br>* Expertise in economics, preferably
labour markets. <br>* Quantitative analytical skills.<br>* Strong written skills –
experience of producing evidence based reports.<br>* Building effective working relationships
with a wide range of groups. <br><br>Desirable criteria<br><br>* Ability to work as
part of a team.<br>* Knowledge of non-UK migration data and policies.<br><br>There
are no plans to change or review the remit or the criteria for <br>appointment to
the MAC.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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