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

  • Baroness Adams of Craigielea (2)
  • Mr Alan Hurst (4)

Members

  • Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (1)
  • Harry Cohen (6)
  • Mrs Valerie Davey (6)
  • Louise Ellman (5)
  • Ian Gibson (5)
  • Evan Harris (6)
  • Peter Kilfoyle (3)
  • Stephen Ladyman (6)
  • Lord Lansley (5)
  • Doug Naysmith (6)
  • Joan Ryan (6)
  • Rosie Winterton (6)
  • Mark Francois (3)
  • Lord Knight of Weymouth (6)
  • Ian Lucas (6)
  • Andrew Murrison (6)
  • Richard Taylor (6)
  • Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (1)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]