Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

The independent House of Commons officer responsible for monitoring the Code of Conduct and registers.

Category: Parliament and elections Parliamentary procedure Public bodies and agencies

Abbreviation: PCS

Also used as: PCS, Commissioner for Standards, Standards Commissioner, Parliamentary Commissioner, House of Commons Commissioner for Standards

Official website: Visit the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards

Source / explainer: Read the House of Commons standards process explainer

Last reviewed: 22 August 2026

The Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards is an independent officer of the House of Commons. The Commissioner monitors the operation of the House of Commons Code of Conduct and registers, including investigating alleged breaches and maintaining standards-related registers.

Related terms

Committee on StandardsA Commons committee concerned with standards of conduct for MPs.House of Commons Code of ConductThe rules setting expected standards of conduct for MPs in their public role.Register of Members’ Financial InterestsThe public register showing MPs’ relevant financial interests and benefits.Standards InvestigationAn inquiry into whether an MP may have breached the House of Commons Code of Conduct or related rules.