Administration Committee announces new inquiry into General Election planning and services at the House of Commons
31 March 2022
The House of Commons Administration Committee is launching an inquiry into the House’s planning for General Elections, including the services provided for new and departing Members of Parliament.
- Inquiry: General Election Planning and Services
- Read the terms of reference and submit written evidence
- Administration Committee
The inquiry is an opportunity to investigate how the House communicates with Members and their staff through the dissolution, General Election and immediate post-election periods.
The committee will look at the support and services provided for Members who return to the House, as well as those who stand down or lose their seats.
It will also be a chance to investigate the induction programmes provided for newly elected Members and their staff, including constituency-based staff.
As part of the inquiry, issues such as office accommodation, digital services, HR and training, and the role of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) are likely to be scrutinised.
This inquiry follows similar inquiries that took place in 2013 and 2017.
Evidence should be submitted by the end of April, with evidence sessions expected to take place in May, June and July.
Further information
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