North Swindon MP Justin Tomlinson has been elected unopposed by fellow Parliamentarians to sit on the Public Accounts Committee.
The prestigious Commons Select Committee examines the way in which government spends money, focusing on securing value-for-money for the taxpayer and economy, efficiency and effectiveness in government spending.
With a background as a small business owner and as a former Swindon Borough Councillor, during which time as Lead Member for Leisure, he delivered the brand new Central Library on time and on budget, Justin has a wide range of skills and experience to bring to the work of the Committee.
Having put his name forward for one of the two vacancies, no Parliamentarian chose to oppose him. He was elected unopposed alongside with colleague Guto Bebb (Con, Aberconwy) with the full support of colleagues.
Justin said “I am delighted to serve on the Public Accounts Committee. It is vital that we ensure full scrutiny of the way government spends the money it collects from hard working people to make sure that every pound is spent to make a difference and not wasted.
“Having run my own business, I know how important it is to make every penny count. I look forward to being able to help secure value for money in public spending through my work on the Committee.”