Annual Report by Meg Hillier MP

Chair of the Public Accounts Committee ()2015-2016

Chair's Foreword

Effective scrutiny will uncover problems and mismanagement but also identifies problems early on in order to save money later.

The Public Accounts Committee is not just reactive but seeks to be proactive to challenge waste…

On 26 October 2016, the second subject of Labour’s Opposition Day Debate focused on the current conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

I was not in Parliament for the debate due to a prior commitment, arranged well in advance of the agreement of the subject of the debate, which on…

On 26 October 2016 Labour tabled an opposition motion on Yemen.

I was not in Parliament for the debate due to a prior commitment, arranged well in advance of the agreement of the subject of the debate, which on some occasions happens just the evening before. My absence did not…

Ahead of the Public Accounts Committee’s hearing on the Syrian Resettlement Programme, I wrote an article for Inside Housing about how the government needs to support local authorities in providing homes for those fleeing war and human rights abuses.

The full article is below. For more information about the committee’s…

Prime Minister's Questions is the most popular and well attended question session in Parliament.

Due to the overwhelming demand for tickets I operate a ballot system for tickets for Hackney residents.

If you wish to enter the ballot you must send your name, postal address and contact information to meghilliermp@parliament.uk…