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Inquiries allow committees to consider oral and written evidence on a particular topic. They usually result in the publication of a report.
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Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.
Non-inquiry sessions
Non-inquiry sessions are brief packages of work that will not necessarily result in a report. They may be used to revisit previous inquiry topics or take evidence on a topical matter.
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MPs approve preferred candidate for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
The preferred candidate for the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO), Paula Sussex CBE, has been approved by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.
25 April 2025
New inquiry into the UK Statistics Authority launched
A new inquiry into the performance and governance of the UK Statistics Authority (UKSA) is being launched by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) today
7 April 2025
Democracy Minister faces questions on the resilience of the electoral system
Today, Minister for Democracy, Rushanara Ali MP, will be questioned as part of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) review of the 2024 general election.
18 March 2025
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