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). You can follow the Committee on X (formerly Twitter) @CommonsPACAC

Inquiries

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There are no current inquiries

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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Simon Hoare elected Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Simon Hoare MP elected Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
11 September 2024
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Nominations open for the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee Chair
Nominations open for the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee Chair
4 September 2024
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General Election 2024 - Select Committees
Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 May 2024, all select committees have ceased to exist.
30 May 2024

Latest publications

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Fifth Report - Transforming the UK’s Evidence Base
Inquiry Transforming the UK’s Evidence Base
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HC 197
Report
Third Report - Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Scrutiny 2022–23
Inquiry Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Scrutiny 2022-23
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HC 198
Report
Response to this report
Third Special Report - Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Scrutiny 2022–23: Government and PHSO response
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HC 774
Special Report
Third Special Report - Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Scrutiny 2022–23: Government and PHSO response
Inquiry Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Scrutiny 2022-23
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HC 774
Special Report

Contact us

  • Email: pacac@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 3268 (general enquiries) | 07523 800011 (media enquiries)
  • Address: Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA