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.
[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 17, in clause 1, page 1, leave out line 12.
Amendments made: No. 1, in clause 2, page 1, line 17, leave out ‘Prime Minister’ and insert ‘Secretary of State’. No. 2, in clause 2, page 1, line 17, after...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 22, in clause 9, page 4, line 36, at end insert ‘projects’.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
‘(1)The Secretary of State must, during the period beginning with 1st November 2008 and ending with 31st March 2009— (a)designate one or more national microgeneration targets, and...
‘(1)This section applies if a target is designated under section (National targets for microgeneration). (2)Section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30) applies in relation to every...
‘In section 1(1A) of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30) (annual reports on progress towards sustainable energy aims)— (a)omit “and” at the end of paragraph (b), and...
‘(1)Where the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to do so for the purpose of increasing the amount of the electricity consumed in Great Britain that is generated by...
‘(1)Before making any modification of a distribution licence or a supply licence under section (Sale of electricity generated by microgeneration: power to modify distribution and supply...
‘In section 47 of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) (functions of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority), after subsection (1) insert—
‘(1)Section 185 of the Energy Act 2004 (c. 20) (adjustment of transmission charges) is amended as provided in subsections (2) to (4). (2)In subsection (1)(a), for “of Great...
‘(1)It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to take such steps as he considers appropriate to promote the use of heat produced from renewable sources. (2)For the purposes of...
‘(1)Section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30) (annual reports on progress towards sustainable energy aims) is amended as follows. (2)In subsection (1)— (a)omit...
‘(1)Subject to this section a parish council (or community council in Wales) may establish or assist in the establishment of a local energy scheme. (2)If a parish council (or community...
‘(1) Any person undertaking— (a)a new commercial development exceeding 1,000 square metres, or (b)a residential development exceeding five units, must make appropriate provision...
In section 1(1A) of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003 (c. 30) (annual reports on progress towards sustainable energy aims)— (a)at the end of paragraph (b) insert— “(ba)things done...
‘(1)The Secretary of State shall for the purpose mentioned in subsection (2) carry out a review of the effect in England of development orders made by virtue of section 59(2)(a) of the Town...
‘In Schedule 1 to the Building Act 1984 (c. 53) (building regulations), in paragraph 7(a), after paragraph (xxiid) insert— “(xxiie)the production of heat or the generation of...
‘(1)The Secretary of State must, not later than 12 months after this section comes into force, publish a report on the contribution that is capable of being made by dynamic demand...
[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill
‘(1)Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary a prosecution for an offence under Part L of the Building Regulations 2000 may be brought at any time within one year of the date of the...
‘For the purposes of enabling individuals installing microgeneration equipment to obtain access at minimum cost and administrative burden to Renewable Energy Certificates, the Electricity...
‘For the purpose of extending the duties of the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority towards microgeneration consumers, the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) shall be amended as follows:—...
‘(1)A local planning authority shall consider when determining a planning application by any person whether to specify— (a)a reasonable requirement for the generation of renewable...
‘(1)Section 33BC of the Gas Act 1986 (c. 44) (promotion of the efficient use by consumers of gas) is amended as follows. (2)In subsection (1)— (a)for “energy efficiency...
‘(1)Section 41A of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) (promotion of the efficient use by consumers of electricity) is amended as follows. (2)In subsection (1)— (a)for “energy...
‘Schedule (Amendments consequential on sections (Promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: gas transporters and suppliers) and (Promotion of reductions in carbon emissions: electricity...
‘(1)A parish council or community council may encourage or promote any of the following— (a)microgeneration within their area; (b)the use within their area of electricity generated,...
‘(1) Section 32B of the Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) (green certificates) is amended as follows. (2)In subsection (1), at the end insert “or, if the order so provides, to a person of...
’(1) In section 32 of the Electricity Act 1989 (c.29) (obligation in connection with energy from renewable sources), in subsection (5), after ”supply” insert ”or other...
’(1)Sections 1, (National targets for microgeneration), (National microgeneration targets; modification of section 1 of the Sustainable Energy Act 2003), (Sale of electricity generated by...
Amendment made: No. 13, in page 6, leave out lines 4 and 5.—[Malcolm Wicks.]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 36, in page 6, line 41, at end insert— ‘()Sections (Review of permitted development orders), (Building regulations: microgeneration), 9, (Parish councils...
Gas Act 1986 (c. 44) 1The Gas Act 1986 (c.44) is amended as provided in paragraphs 2 and 3. 2(1)Section 33BC (promotion of the efficient use by consumers of gas) is amended as follows. (2)For the...
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