It originated in 1981 under the informal title of "Star Chamber" as an ad hoc committee (MISC 62) which could handle appeals over spending disputes, rather than having these be dealt with by the full Cabinet.
该委员会起源于1981年，以“星室法庭”为非正式名称的特设委员会（MISC 62），对部门间的支出争议进行裁决，而不交由内阁全会处理。