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 8)

Chairpersons

  • Joe Benton (4)
  • Mr Alan Hurst (4)

Members

  • Bob Ainsworth (4)
  • Caroline Flint (4)
  • Barry Gardiner (8)
  • Mr Nick Hawkins (8)
  • David Heath (8)
  • John Heppell (8)
  • Stephen Hesford (8)
  • Brian Iddon (6)
  • Mr David Jamieson (4)
  • Peter Kilfoyle (5)
  • Mr Andy King (7)
  • Siobhain McDonagh (8)
  • James Paice (7)
  • Robert Syms (8)
  • Shaun Woodward (6)
  • David Cairns (7)
  • Alistair Carmichael (4)
  • Sylvia Hermon (4)
  • Lord Knight of Weymouth (6)
  • Mark Simmonds (7)
  • Mark Tami (2)
  • Bill Wiggin (6)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]