Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 16 June 202609:30

Treasury Committee: The OBR: 15 years on

Committee hears from witnesses

The Treasury Committee will hold oral evidence sessions examining the Office for Budget Responsibility's performance and role 15 years after its establishment. The OBR is the independent body that forecasts the public finances and assesses the sustainability of government policy; this inquiry will review how well it has operated, whether its methods remain fit for purpose, and how effectively it holds the government to account on fiscal decisions.

The OBR's credibility and independence are central to public trust in economic forecasting and government financial accountability. How the committee judges the OBR's performance will influence debate about whether the institution needs reform, whether its remit should expand, and how much weight Parliament and voters should place on its assessments when evaluating government economic competence.

Tax & Public Finances

Committee mentioned:Treasury Committee