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. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Amendment of existing procedure in Sustainable Communities Act 2007
New procedure for proposals under Sustainable Communities Act
Short title, commencement and extent
Committee membership and attendance (out of 1)
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