House of Commons question

[Elizabeth I]

I was watching questions for the PM and noticed three or four people sitting together in the House of Commons wearing wigs and robes. Can someone tell me who they are? I've tried searching but apparently don't know the right question to ask. I understand the Speaker used to wear a wig and a robe but the current one wears a robe over a suit, no wig.

This is an embarrassing question for someone with my username to ask , so I appreciate your help. Thank you!

 

[odeed]

The Clerk of the House, Principal Clerk and Clerk Assistant.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerk_of_the_House_of_Commons
http://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/principal/clerk-commons/
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-information-office/g16.pdf

 

[Mojo]

This is an embarrassing question for someone with my username to ask ...

You can't be expected to know about people wearing those new-fangled horsehair wigs.

 

[Elizabeth I]

The Clerk of the House, Principal Clerk and Clerk Assistant.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerk_of_the_House_of_Commons
http://www.parliament.uk/about/mps-and-lords/principal/clerk-commons/
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/commons-information-office/g16.pdf

Thank you very much.

You can't be expected to know about people wearing those new-fangled horsehair wigs.