HL Deb 14 February 2000 vol 609 c133WA
Lord Barnett

asked the Chairman of Committees:

Who are "the House authorities". [HL959]

The Chairman of Committees (Lord Boston of Faversham)

Depending on the context, the House authorities include the Chairman of Committees, the Clerk of the Parliaments, Black Rod and the members of the Usual Channels.