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. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in page 1, line 9, at end insert `(1A)For each such child the Secretary of State has a duty to make arrangements to secure that the educational needs of that...
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 1, in page 1, line 9, at end insert `(1A)For each such child the Secretary of State has a duty to make arrangements to secure that the educational needs...
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 4, in page 2, line 8, at end insert `, or, if the cost is met by a local education authority or otherwise from public funds that either there is a statement in respect...
I beg to move amendment No. 7, in page 3, line 33, after `authority', insert `having regard to the importance of securing a fair and informed choice of school,'. We had a good debate on clause...
I beg to move amendment No. 8, in page 4, line 20, after `authority', insert `, acting in good faith,'.
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 8, in page 4, line 20, after `authority', insert `, acting in good faith,'.[Mr. Boswell.] Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
I beg to move amendment No. 15, in page 5, line 6, after `order', insert `as promptly as practicable, and in all cases'. This is unlikely to be a long or especially contentious debate. It is...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 23, in page 6, line 30, leave out ``inform the child's parent'' and insert ``secure that the head teacher inform the child's parent''.
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 No. 17, in page 9, line 25, leave out subsection (3). We have done our best on SENsalthough there may be one or two further flurries on the matter laterand we...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 18, in page 13, line 6, at end insert `(c) an analysis of the cost of implementing such plans.'. We are making good progress. We have had some lively debates on...
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 19, in page 17, line 28, after `concerned', insert `including any element of apology which is appropriate'.
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.
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 No. 21, in page 23, line 24, leave out from beginning to end of line 25. This is a probing amendment to deal with a King Charles's head, or friendly obsession that I...
[Sir David Madel in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 22, in page 26, line 33, leave out subsection (6).
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 No. 25, in page 33, line 9, at end insert `(5A) In section 19(3), at the end insert ``(i)the provision of examinations in respect of education and...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 13, in page 36, line 26, leave out subsection (13). Members of the Committee will be familiar with the procedures of the House and therefore know that the Lords...
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
`The Disability Rights Commission shall provide advice and assistance for persons seeming to them to have a prima facie case of discrimination against any person or body regulated by this Act, to...
`Issues of adequacy and discrimination in connection with the planning and provision of educational and related services to a disabled pupil on transition from the school sector to further...
`.After section 496(2) of the Education Act 1996 there shall be inserted ``(3) In connection with the operation of this section as it applies to Part IV of this Act (Special...
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