Public Bill Committees

Previously called Standing Committees, Public Bill Commitees study proposed legislation (Bills) in detail, debating each clause and reporting any amendments to the Commons for further debate.

There are at least 16 MPs on a Committee, and the proportion of parties reflects the House of Commons, so the government always has a majority.

All bills in this session

Committee membership and attendance (out of 12)

Chairpersons

  • Roger Gale (8)
  • Mr George Stevenson (5)

Members

  • Bob Ainsworth (12)
  • Tom Brake (5)
  • Karen Buck (12)
  • Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (10)
  • David Curry (8)
  • Lord Foster of Bath (12)
  • Phil Hope (11)
  • Mr Kevin Hughes (4)
  • Brian Iddon (12)
  • Baroness King of Bow (6)
  • Tim Loughton (11)
  • Andrew Love (12)
  • Chris Mullin (8)
  • Nick Raynsford (12)
  • Mr Gareth Thomas (9)
  • Nigel Waterson (12)
  • Neil Turner (10)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]