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Public Accounts Committee

The Public Accounts Committee examines the value for money of Government projects, programmes and service delivery. Drawing on the work of the National Audit Office the Committee holds government officials to account for the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of public spending. Follow us on social media: Bluesky | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Reddit | X | YouTube Sign up to the weekly cross-committee newsletter, ‘Committee Corridor’ .

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Next meetings

12 Oct 2026, 15:00
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)
15 Oct 2026, 09:30
Formal meeting (oral evidence session)

Many sessions are open to the public and shown live on Parliament’s site.

Who is on it

MemberPartyRole
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-BrownConservativeChair
Anna DixonLabourMember
Blake StephensonConservativeMember
Catherine McKinnellLabourMember
Chris KaneLabourMember
Dan TomlinsonLabourMember
Lloyd HattonLabourMember
Matt TurmaineLabourMember
Michael PayneLabourMember
Mr Clive BettsLabourMember
Rachel GilmourLiberal DemocratMember
Rupert LoweRestore BritainMember
Sarah GreenLiberal DemocratMember
Sarah HallLabourMember
Sarah OlneyLiberal DemocratMember
Tristan OsborneLabourMember

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Source: Committees API · Updated 4 Oct 2026