Committees

Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) is appointed by the House of Commons to examine: constitutional issues; the quality and standards of administration provided by Civil Service departments; and the reports of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). It is chaired by William Wragg MP. You can follow the Committee on Twitter @CommonsPACAC

These pages only show information for this committee from the start of 2020 onwards. Earlier information can be found on the previous version of the UK Parliament website.

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12 current inquiries

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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The work of the Cabinet Office
Opened 4 March 2020
The Work of the Electoral Commission
Opened 16 June 2020
The Government’s Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission
Opened 22 September 2020
The Evolution of Devolution: English Devolution
Opened 22 September 2020
The role and status of the Prime Minister’s Office
Report:
Published
On 9 June 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 9 August 2021
Opened 23 September 2020
Common Frameworks
Opened 23 February 2021
Covid 19 Vaccine Certification
Report:
Published
On 12 June 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 12 August 2021
Opened 9 March 2021
The Scrutiny of International Treaties and other international agreements in the 21st century
Written evidence:
Accepting
Deadline 23 September 2021
Opened 25 March 2021
Propriety of governance in light of Greensill
Opened 19 April 2021
The Dunlop Review and the UK Government’s union capability
Opened 28 April 2021
Post appointment hearing: The Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests
Opened 4 May 2021
Dissolution and Calling of Parliament Bill
Opened 15 June 2021

Latest news

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MPs quiz Minister on new reforms to calling general elections
MPs on the cross-party Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee question Chloe Smith
21 June 2021
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No justification for Covid passports, say Committee
Covid passports are not the answer says report by the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
12 June 2021
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Session on role of Lex Greensill in Cabinet Office – Lord Maud, John Manzoni to give evidence
Committee to take evidence from Lord Maude of Horsham, Ian Watmore, Sir John Manzoni and Bill Crothers
7 June 2021

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
23 June 2021 - 2:30pm to 5pm
Room 16, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
29 June 2021 - 8:55am to 11:30am
Virtual meeting

Latest publications

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Letter to Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster on pre-appointment hearing Commissioner for Public Appointments, dated 15.6.21
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Correspondence
Letter to Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster on Government's response to PACAC’s 8th Report, Government transparency and accountability during Covid 19, dated 15.6.21.pdf
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Correspondence
Second Report - Covid-Status Certification
Inquiry Covid 19 Vaccine Certification
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Contact us

  • Email: pacac@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 3268 (General Enquiries) / 020 7219 8430, 07834 172 099 (Media Enquiries)
  • Address: Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA