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 15)

Chairpersons

  • Baroness Adams of Craigielea (1)
  • Roger Gale (11)
  • Jimmy Hood (4)

Members

  • Mrs Jackie Ballard (14)
  • Crispin Blunt (14)
  • Ms Helen Clark (12)
  • Paul Clark (11)
  • Charles Clarke (15)
  • James Gray (15)
  • John Grogan (11)
  • Fabian Hamilton (7)
  • Mr Nick Hawkins (15)
  • Oliver Heald (15)
  • Simon Hughes (15)
  • Joan Humble (11)
  • Stephen Ladyman (11)
  • Mr David Lock (12)
  • Lord Lyell of Markyate (8)
  • Steve McCabe (11)
  • Siobhain McDonagh (8)
  • Geraldine Smith (10)
  • Gerry Sutcliffe (15)
  • Gareth Thomas (14)
  • Adrian Bailey (13)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]