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 10)

Chairpersons

  • Frank Cook (10)

Members

  • John Battle (10)
  • Crispin Blunt (10)
  • Lord Browne of Ladyton (10)
  • Professor Ross Cranston (10)
  • Mr Stephen Day (10)
  • Louise Ellman (8)
  • Ms Lorna Fitzsimons (6)
  • Mike Gapes (10)
  • Lord Garnier (10)
  • Dame Cheryl Gillan (10)
  • Gerald Howarth (9)
  • Baroness King of Bow (10)
  • Lord Maclennan of Rogart (9)
  • Tony McNulty (10)
  • Doug Naysmith (10)
  • Mr Tony Worthington (9)
  • David Lammy (10)
  • Mark Hendrick (8)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]