House of Commons Public Accounts Committee

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee scrutinises the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of UK public spending. Drawing primarily on National Audit Office reports, it questions senior officials, examines programme delivery and publishes recommendations to improve accountability. Its remit concerns how government policy is implemented and public money is used, rather than the merits of the policy itself. Its work includes scrutiny of the costs and delivery risks associated with the UK carbon capture programme.