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 2)

Chairpersons

  • Eric Forth (2)
  • Eric Illsley (0)

Members

  • Lord Allan of Hallam (1)
  • Peter Atkinson (1)
  • Lord Coaker (2)
  • Nick Gibb (1)
  • Mr Colin Pickthall (2)
  • Lord Touhig (2)
  • Derek Twigg (2)
  • Stephen Twigg (2)
  • Lord Watts (1)
  • Neil Turner (1)
  • Vera Baird (2)
  • Andy Burnham (2)
  • Mark Hoban (0)
  • John Pugh (2)
  • Angela Watkinson (2)
  • Iain Wright (2)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]