1(1)Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a member of the Committee shall hold office for the duration of the Parliament in which he is appointed.
(2)A member of the Committee shall vacate office—
(a)if he ceases to be a member of the House of Commons;
(b)if he ceases to be a member of the House of Lords;
(c)if he becomes a Minister of the Crown; or
(d)if he is required to do so by the Prime Minister on the appointment, in accordance with section 10(3) of this Act, of another person as a member in his place.
(3)A member of the Committee may resign at any time by notice to the Prime Minister.
(4)Past service is no bar to appointment as a member of the Committee.