Statistics and Registration Service Bill, 6th sitting (2 speeches) On a point of order, Mr. Olner. During your absence this morning, in our debate on clause 11, the Financial Secretary referred at length to a letter that he had distributed to members of the...
[ Committee memberships can change partway through. ]
What are 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.