The Public Administration Select Committee (PASC) took evidence on the Work of the First Civil Service Commissioner on Wednesday 12 February. This annual scrutiny session reviewed the work of Sir David Normington, First Civil Service Commissioner, whose office regulates recruitment to the Civil Service, providing assurance that appointments are on merit after fair and open competition. It also helps promote the Civil Service values of Honesty, Integrity, Objectivity and Impartiality, and hears complaints under the Civil Service Code.