Committee news
Nick Smith MP elected as Chair of the House of Commons Administration Committee
The Administration Committee for the 2024 Parliament elected from among its membership Nick Smith MP as Chair
26 November 2024
General Election 2024 - Select Committees
Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist.
30 May 2024
Administration Committee hears how Parliament is supporting women in construction roles on the estate
Administration Committee hears how Parliament is supporting women in construction roles on the estate
6 March 2024
Administration Committee to hold public evidence session on women in construction
Committee examines the challenges facing women in the industry
29 February 2024
Administration Committee publishes recommendations on parliamentary communications, highlighting potential for increased engagement with the public
Sir Charles Walker MP, the Chair of the Administration Committee, launched the Committee’s report focusing on how the House of Commons can improve the way it communicates with the public about Parliament
23 November 2023
Administration Committee to hold first public evidence session for communications and engagement inquiry
Administration Committee to hold first public evidence session for communications and engagement inquiry
2 June 2023
Administration Committee announces new inquiry into how effectively the House of Commons Administration communicates with MPs and the public
Administration Committee launches inquiry into the communications and engagement services provided by House Administration
17 May 2023
Committee warns that Parliament risks being deprived of talented individuals unless MPs leaving the House of Commons get better support
Administration Committee publishes General Election Planning and Services report
8 February 2023
Administration Committee announces new inquiry into General Election planning and services at the House of Commons
Written evidence submissions are invited. Evidence should be submitted by the end of April.
31 March 2022
Statement: Covid-19 and the work of the House of Commons
Administration Committee and Procedure Committee Chairs issue statement on House of Commons business during the Covid-19 epidemic
31 March 2020
Sir Charles Walker elected Chair of the Administration Committee
Committee elects Sir Charles Walker as Chair
18 March 2020
Administration Committee membership agreed
Administration Committee members appointed for 2019 Parliament
3 March 2020
General Election 2019
Following the Dissolution of Parliament on 6 November 2019, all select committees have ceased to exist
6 November 2019
Administration Committee membership at the end of Parliament 2017-19
View the membership of the Committee at the end of 2017-19 Parliament
5 November 2019
Findings from research on new MPs' experiences published
Findings of research reflect impressive degree to which services offered to new MPs have improved
1 August 2018
Action to reduce use of single-use plastics in Parliament
Parliament steps to reduce use of single-use plastics.
16 May 2018
General Election Planning and Services responses published
The Administration Committee publishes the House of Commons Commission's and Independent Parliamentary Standards Association's (IPSA) Responses
2 February 2018
Sir Paul Beresford elected Chair of the Administration Committee
Sir Paul has served as a House of Commons Commissioner and Chair of the Committee since July 2015
7 November 2017
Administration Committee membership agreed
Administration Committee members appointed for 2017-19 Parliament
30 October 2017
Administration Committee membership at the end of Parliament 2015-17
View the membership of the Committee at the end of 2015-17 Parliament
3 May 2017