By a secret ballot the chairs were chosen yesterday, and they have a lot of power, ability to hold government, civil servants and interested parties and stakeholders to account, summon witnesses and examine policy. Congratulations to all my colleagues from all across the house who have been chosen to do this serious job.
The full breakdown of appointments is here: http://blogs.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/2015/06/new-select-committee-chairs-elected/
