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

  • Dr Michael Clark (1)
  • Eric Illsley (1)

Members

  • Ben Chapman (2)
  • Lord Cormack (1)
  • Gwyneth Dunwoody (2)
  • Barry Gardiner (1)
  • Baroness Golding (2)
  • Mr Win Griffiths (1)
  • Stephen Ladyman (1)
  • Mike O'Brien (2)
  • Martin Smyth (2)
  • Desmond Swayne (1)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]