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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8 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 Evolution of Devolution: English Devolution
Opened 22 September 2020
The Scrutiny of International Treaties and other international agreements in the 21st century
Opened 25 March 2021
Propriety of governance in light of Greensill
Report:
Published
On 22 July 2021
Opened 11 May 2021
The Work of the Electoral Commission
Opened 16 June 2021
The Cabinet Office Freedom of Information Clearing House
Opened 29 June 2021
The Elections Bill
Report:
Published
On 13 December 2021
Govt. response:
Due by
On 13 February 2022
Opened 20 July 2021
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Scrutiny 2020-21
Opened 20 September 2021
Coronavirus Act 2020 Two Years On
Opened 9 December 2021

Non-inquiry work

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.
Pre-appointment hearings
People nominated to certain public offices may be examined by a committee to assess their suitability and plans for the role.

Latest news

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Scrutiny of Common Frameworks opens to evidence
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee calls for evidence on a raft of frameworks
13 January 2022
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Author of Standards in Public Life report questioned by Committee
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee questions Chair of the Committee on Standards in Public Life
7 January 2022
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Election reform proposals ‘lack evidence base, consultation, and transparency’
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee report on the Elections Bill published
13 December 2021

Upcoming events

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Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
20 January 2022 - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Room 15, Palace of Westminster
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
25 January 2022 - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Hybrid Meeting
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
3 February 2022 - 9:30am to 12:30pm
Physical meeting

Latest publications

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Letter to Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, Chancellor of the Dutchy of Lancaster on extension of term of office of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, dated 14.12.21
Inquiry Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Scrutiny 2020-21
Committees Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
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Correspondence
Letter to Rob Behrens CBE, Ombudsman and Chair, Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman on follow-up evidence after the 14.12.21 oral evidence session, dated 11.1.22
Inquiry Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Scrutiny 2020-21
Committees Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
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Correspondence
Letter from Andrew Scadding, Head of Corporate Affairs, BBC on ICO voluntary FOI audits and the BBC, dated 23.12.21
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Correspondence

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