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.
[Sir David Amess in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 33, in clause 1, page 1, line 5, at end insert— ‘(1A) Her Majesty may by Letters Patent from time to time appoint a person to be...
[Ms Karen Buck in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 38, in clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert— ‘(c) to consider complaints from small businesses relating to their access to...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 40, in clause 3, page 3, line 10, at end insert— “(d) tax rates, allowances and thresholds of relevance to small business...
I beg to move amendment 47, in clause 4, page 4, line 25, at end insert? “or is made by a small business (“the complainant”) which has an agreement...
I beg to move amendment 50, in clause 5, page 5, line 35, at end insert— ‘(3A) Where the respondent fails to provide information voluntarily the...
(Morning)
I beg to move amendment 33, in clause 1, page 1, line 5, at end insert— ‘(1A) Her Majesty may by Letters Patent from time to time appoint a person to be...
[Ms Karen Buck in the Chair] Clause 1
I beg to move amendment 38, in clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert— ‘(c) to consider complaints from small businesses relating to their access to...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 40, in clause 3, page 3, line 10, at end insert— “(d) tax rates, allowances and thresholds of relevance to small business...
I beg to move amendment 47, in clause 4, page 4, line 25, at end insert? “or is made by a small business (“the complainant”) which has an agreement...
I beg to move amendment 50, in clause 5, page 5, line 35, at end insert— ‘(3A) Where the respondent fails to provide information voluntarily the...
ENT 01 Business Centre Association ENT 02 Peter Causton, Solicitor and Mediator, ProMediate (UK) Limited ENT 03 Jerry Schurder, Head of Business Rates, Gerald Eve LLP ENT 04 Kevin Powles ENT 05...
[Sir David Amess in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 55, in clause 6, page 6, line 12, lea ve out “may” and insert “must”.
I beg to move amendment 56, in clause 7, page 7, line 24, lea ve out paragraph (vii)
I beg to move amendment 58, in clause 9, page 8, line 42, at end insert— “(d) outlines a summary of relevant complaints made by— (i) small businesses against other businesses...
I beg to move amendment 60, in clause 10, page 9, line 26, at end insert— ‘(7) The Commissioner may assist the Government, including its agencies, to develop legislation, procedures...
I beg to move amendment 61, in clause 14, page 12, line 6, at end insert— ‘(1A) In subsection (2), after “means” insert”— (a) all...
I beg to move amendment 78, in clause 15, page 13, line 8, after “in”, insert “section 21 (duty to have regard to the regulatory principles) and”
[Ms Karen Buck in the Chair]
Amendment moved (this day): 78, in clause 15, page 13, line 8, after “in”, insert “section 21 (duty to have regard to the regulatory principles) and”...
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 19, page 17, line 40, leave out “Welsh ministerial” and insert “devolved Welsh”.
I beg to move amendment 70, in clause 20, page 35, line 29, a t end insert— ‘(2A) An apprenticeship target shall specify what proportion of the number...
I beg to move amendment 74, in clause 21, page 38, line 40, a t end insert— “(7A) The Secretary of State will ensure that regular reports on enforcement...
[Sir David Amess in the Chair] Clause 6
I beg to move amendment 55, in clause 6, page 6, line 12, lea ve out “may” and insert “must”. This amendment would require the Commissioner...
I beg to move amendment 56, in clause 7, page 7, line 24, lea ve out paragraph (vii) This amendment would remove from regulations the power to dismiss a complaint...
I beg to move amendment 58, in clause 9, page 8, line 42, at end insert— “(d) outlines a summary of relevant complaints made by— (i) small businesses against other businesses...
I beg to move amendment 60, in clause 10, page 9, line 26, at end insert— ‘(7) The Commissioner may assist the Government, including its agencies, to develop legislation, procedures...
I beg to move amendment 61, in clause 14, page 12, line 6, at end insert— ‘(1A) In subsection (2), after “means” insert”— (a) all...
I beg to move amendment 78, in clause 15, page 13, line 8, after “in”, insert “section 21 (duty to have regard to the regulatory principles) and” This amendment would make...
[Ms Karen Buck in the Chair] Clause 15
Amendment moved (this day): 78, in clause 15, page 13, line 8, after “in”, insert “section 21 (duty to have regard to the regulatory principles) and”...
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 19, page 17, line 40, leave out “Welsh ministerial” and insert “devolved Welsh”. This amendment, amendments...
I beg to move amendment 70, in clause 20, page 35, line 29, a t end insert— ‘(2A) An apprenticeship target shall specify what proportion of the number...
I beg to move amendment 74, in clause 21, page 38, line 40, a t end insert— “(7A) The Secretary of State will ensure that regular reports on enforcement...
ENT 12 Ian Playfoot ENT 13 BNP Paribas Real Estate UK ENT 14 William Weir ENT 15 UNISON ENT 16 Andrew Coles ENT 17 John Ridd ENT 18 Chris Roots ENT 19 Steven Ellis ENT 20 Tim Oxley ENT 21 Lilly...
(Morning)
I beg to move amendment 95, in clause 25, page 41, line 21, l eave out from “to” to end of the subsection and insert— “(a) a qualifying...
Amendment made: 10, in clause 26, page 43, line 31, a fter “English list” insert “or a Welsh list”.—(Anna Soubry.)
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 129, in clause 30, page 48, line 2, at end insert— “6B Report on remuneration of chair, non-executive directors and executive...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Ms Karen Buck in the Chair]
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 116, in clause 35, page 50, line 16, a fter “exceed” and insert “a maximum of no less than”
(Morning)
I beg to move amendment 95, in clause 25, page 41, line 21, l eave out from “to” to end of the subsection and insert— “(a) a qualifying...
Amendment made: 10, in clause 26, page 43, line 31, a fter “English list” insert “or a Welsh list”.—(Anna Soubry.) This amendment and...
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 129, in clause 30, page 48, line 2, at end insert— “6B Report on remuneration of chair, non-executive directors and executive...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Ms Karen Buck in the Chair] Clause 32
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. With this it will be convenient to discuss Government new clause 5.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. With this it will be convenient to discuss new clause 6.
I beg to move amendment 116, in clause 35, page 50, line 16, a fter “exceed” and insert “a maximum of no less than” This amendment would...
(Morning)
Amendment proposed (23 February): 103, in clause 35, page 50, line 38, at end insert— “( ) Regulations shall make provision to require prescribed public sector authorities to...
I beg to move amendment 126, in schedule 4, page 68, line 6, after “reduction),” insert “in (7) replace “is entitled to, and must take immediate...
‘In section 24 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (application of regulators’ principles and code of practice to functions specified by order)— (a) for paragraph...
‘(1) The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 is amended as follows. (2) In each of the following provisions, for “Welsh ministerial” substitute “devolved...
(1) After Part 1 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (apprenticeships, study and training) insert—
England ‘40A Sharing of information by HMRC and the Secretary of State (1) HMRC may disclose information held by them to the Secretary of State for the purpose of the Secretary of...
In section 100(1A) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (provision of financial resources in connection with approved English apprenticeships)— (a) for...
In section 43 of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (pubs code: market rent only option), in subsection (6)(b), after “in lieu of rent” insert “(whether or...
In Part 4 of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (the Pubs Code Adjudicator and the Pubs Code), after section 71 insert— “71A Reports on avoidance (1) The...
“Schedule (The Institute for Apprenticeships) establishes the Institute for Apprenticeships and makes provision about its functions.”—(Anna Soubry.)
1 The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 is amended as follows. 2 In Part 1 (apprenticeships, study and training) before Chapter A1 insert—
Establishment ZA1 The Institute for Apprenticeships ‘(1) A body corporate known as the Institute for Apprenticeships is established. (2) In this Act that body is referred to as “the...
Status 1 The IfA is to perform its functions on behalf of the Crown.
“(1) Subsection (2) applies to— (a) any standard approved and published by the Secretary of State under section A2 of the 2009 Act before the appointed day; (b) any plan which—...
“(1) The Sunday Trading Act 1994 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4). (2) In paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 (which restricts the opening hours of large shops on Sundays), after...
Employment Rights Act 1996 1 The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows. 2 In section 41 (opted-out shop workers and betting workers), for subsection (3) substitute— (3) In this...
[Sir David Amess in the Chair]
“(1) The Sunday Trading Act 1994 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4). (2) In paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 (which restricts the opening hours of large shops on Sundays), after...
Employment Rights Act 1996 1 The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows. 2 In section 41 (opted-out shop workers and betting workers), for subsection (3) substitute— (3) In this...
‘(1) The Secretary of State shall carry out a review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator. (2) The review shall cover— (a) requests from the Groceries Code Adjudicator to extend her...
“(1) The Secretary of State shall by regulations regulate the content of broadband providers’ public communications relating to the broadband speeds offered to small businesses. (2)...
“Agricultural land and buildings used for cultural events and festivals are exempt from business rates and the provisions outlined in sections 25 and 26.”—(Kevin Brennan.)
Employment Rights Act 1996 1 The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows. 2 In section 41 (opted-out shop workers and betting workers), for subsection (3) substitute— (3) In this...
1 The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 is amended as follows. 2 In Part 1 (apprenticeships, study and training) before Chapter A1 insert—
Establishment ZA1 The Institute for Apprenticeships ‘(1) A body corporate known as the Institute for Apprenticeships is established. (2) In this Act that body is referred to as “the...
Status 1 The IfA is to perform its functions on behalf of the Crown.
Amendment made: 76, in clause 38, page 54, line 29, a t end insert— “() section (Extended Sunday opening hours and Sunday working)(5), and Schedule...
Amendments made: 23, in clause 39, page 55, line 15, l eave out “and 15” and insert “, 15 and 18 to 21”
I beg to move amendment 29, in clause 40, page 55, line 33, l eave out subsection (2)
Amendment made: 77, in title, line 1, at end insert “provision about Sunday opening hours and Sunday working;”—(Anna Soubry.)
(Morning)
Amendment proposed ( 23 February): 103, in clause 35, page 50, line 38, at end insert— “( ) Regulations shall make provision to require prescribed public sector authorities to...
I beg to move amendment 126, in schedule 4, page 68, line 6, after “reduction),” insert “in (7) replace “is entitled to, and must take immediate...
‘In section 24 of the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (application of regulators’ principles and code of practice to functions specified by order)— (a) for paragraph...
‘(1) The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 is amended as follows. (2) In each of the following provisions, for “Welsh ministerial” substitute “devolved...
(1) After Part 1 of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (apprenticeships, study and training) insert—
England (1) HMRC may disclose information held by them to the Secretary of State for the purpose of the Secretary of State’s functions in relation to English statutory apprenticeships. (2)...
In section 100(1A) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (provision of financial resources in connection with approved English apprenticeships)— (a) for...
In section 43 of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (pubs code: market rent only option), in subsection (6)(b), after “in lieu of rent” insert “(whether or...
In Part 4 of the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (the Pubs Code Adjudicator and the Pubs Code), after section 71 insert— (1) The Adjudicator must report to the Secretary...
“Schedule ( This new Clause introduces NS2.
1 The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 is amended as follows. 2 In Part 1 (apprenticeships, study and training) before Chapter A1 insert—
Establishment ‘(1) A body corporate known as the Institute for Apprenticeships is established. (2) In this Act that body is referred to as “the IfA”. (3) Schedule A1 makes...
Status 1 The IfA is to perform its functions on behalf of the Crown. Membership 2 (1) The IfA is to consist of— (a) a member appointed by the Secretary of State to chair the IfA (“the...
“(1) Subsection (2) applies to— (a) any standard approved and published by the Secretary of State under section A2 of the 2009 Act before the appointed day; (b) any plan which—...
“(1) The Sunday Trading Act 1994 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4). (2) In paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 (which restricts the opening hours of large shops on Sundays), after...
Employment Rights Act 1996 1 The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows. 2 In section 41 (opted-out shop workers and betting workers), for subsection (3) substitute— (3) In this...
[Sir David Amess in the Chair] Welcome back to the final stage of our Committee proceedings. New Clause 21
“(1) The Sunday Trading Act 1994 is amended in accordance with subsections (2) to (4). (2) In paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 (which restricts the opening hours of large shops on Sundays), after...
Employment Rights Act 1996 1 The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows. 2 In section 41 (opted-out shop workers and betting workers), for subsection (3) substitute— (3) In this...
‘(1) The Secretary of State shall carry out a review of the Groceries Code Adjudicator. (2) The review shall cover— (a) requests from the Groceries Code Adjudicator to extend her...
“(1) The Secretary of State shall by regulations regulate the content of broadband providers’ public communications relating to the broadband speeds offered to small businesses. (2)...
“Agricultural land and buildings used for cultural events and festivals are exempt from business rates and the provisions outlined in sections 25 and 26.”—
Employment Rights Act 1996 1 The Employment Rights Act 1996 is amended as follows. 2 In section 41 (opted-out shop workers and betting workers), for subsection (3) substitute— (3) In this...
1 The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 is amended as follows. 2 In Part 1 (apprenticeships, study and training) before Chapter A1 insert—
Establishment ‘(1) A body corporate known as the Institute for Apprenticeships is established. (2) In this Act that body is referred to as “the IfA”. (3) Schedule A1 makes...
Status 1 The IfA is to perform its functions on behalf of the Crown. Membership 2 (1) The IfA is to consist of— (a) a member appointed by the Secretary of State to chair the IfA (“the...
Amendment made: 76, in clause 38, page 54, line 29, a t end insert— “() section (Extended Sunday opening hours and Sunday working)(5), and Schedule...
Amendments made: 23, in clause 39, page 55, line 15, l eave out “and 15” and insert “, 15 and 18 to 21” This amendment is made for drafting...
I beg to move amendment 29, in clause 40, page 55, line 33, l eave out subsection (2) This amendment removes the privilege amendment inserted by the Lords. The...
ENT 68 J P Scrafton ENT 69 Hill Dickinson LLP ENT 70 Asda ENT 71 BCSC further submission ENT 72 Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (EVEL memo) ENT 73 Chartered Trading Standards...
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