Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (United Kingdom)

Office of the Parliamentary Counsel
Department overview
Formed8 February 1869
Headquarters1 Horse Guards Road
London SW1A 2HQ
EmployeesApproximately 60
Department executive
  • Jessica de Mounteney, First Parliamentary Counsel
Parent departmentCabinet Office
WebsiteOfficial website on gov.uk

The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) drafts all bills introduced to the Parliament of the United Kingdom by the Government of the United Kingdom. Established in 1869, OPC is part of the Cabinet Office and led by Jessica de Mounteney, the First Parliamentary Counsel and Permanent Secretary.