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 7)

Chairpersons

  • Baroness Adams of Craigielea (2)
  • Humfrey Malins (5)

Members

  • Kevin Barron (7)
  • Mr Ian Bruce (7)
  • Yvette Cooper (7)
  • Maria Eagle (5)
  • Nick Harvey (5)
  • Peter Luff (6)
  • Lord McFall of Alcluith (7)
  • Anne McGuire (7)
  • Laurence Robertson (6)
  • Mr Ernie Ross (7)
  • Joan Ruddock (5)
  • Caroline Spelman (7)
  • David Taylor (6)
  • Sandra Gidley (6)
  • John Robertson (7)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]