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Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs 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 Public Service Ombudsman (PSO). Follow us on social media: Bluesky | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | X | YouTube Sign up to the weekly cross-committee newsletter, ‘Committee Corridor’

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Who is on it

MemberPartyRole
Simon HoareConservativeChair
Charlotte CaneLiberal DemocratMember
John LamontConservativeMember
Lauren EdwardsLabourMember
Luke TaylorLiberal DemocratMember
Markus Campbell-SavoursLabourMember
Michelle WelshLabourMember
Peter LambLabourMember
Richard BakerLabourMember
Richard QuigleyLabourMember
Sam CarlingLabourMember

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Source: Committees API · Updated 4 Oct 2026