The committee's remit is to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Northern Ireland Office and its associated public bodies.
[1] Select Committees work in both houses and report on governmental departments and economic affairs.
[5][6] The election of the chair took place on 12 July 2017, with the members of the committee being announced on 11 September 2017.
[8][9] The chair was elected on 18 June 2015, with members being announced on 6 July 2015.
[10][11] The chair was elected on 10 June 2010, with members being announced on 26 July 2010.