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]
| Sitting | Proceedings | Time for conclusion of proceedings |
| 26th June (a.m.), (p.m.) 1st July (a.m.), (p.m.) | Clauses 1 to 4, Schedule 1; Clauses 5 to 6, Schedule 2; Clauses 7 to 35; Clauses 37 to 45, Schedule 4; Clauses 46 to 65, Schedule 5; Clauses 66 to 85. | 5.00 p.m. on 1st July |
| 8th July (a.m.), (p.m.) | Clauses 86 to 94; Clause 97, Schedule 6; clauses 98 to 104; Clause 107; Schedules 7 and 8; Clauses 108 to 110. | 5.00 p.m. |
| 10th July (a.m.), (p.m.) | Clause 36, Schedule 3; Clauses 95, 96, 105 and 106; new Clauses, new Schedules and any remaining proceedings on the Bill. | 5.00 p.m. |
As we discussed the motion earlier in the Programming Sub-Committee, I hope that much of the scheduling of the Bill is straightforward and self-explanatory. I welcome you to the Chair, Mr....
I beg to move amendment No. 7, in clause 2, page 2, line 21, at end insert— '( ) The Lord Chancellor shall ensure that justices' clerks do not become civil servants but retain their...
[Mr. Eric Illsley in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 110, in clause 2, page 2, line 29, leave out 'and'.—[Mr. Heath.]
I beg to move amendment No. 18, in clause 3, page 2, line 40, leave out 'shall' and insert 'may'. This amendment has been tabled to dispel the uncertainty created by an Opposition amendment that...
I beg to move amendment No. 19, in clause 4, page 3, line 17, leave out 'Subject to subsection (7),'.
I beg to move amendment No. 24, in schedule 1, page 60, line 9, leave out 'who are assigned' and insert ', each of whom is assigned'. This amendment makes drafting changes to an amendment made...
I beg to move amendment No. 115, in clause 5, page 4, line 3, after 'concerned,', insert— '( ) in particular, to scrutinise, review and make recommendations about the way in which the...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 116, in schedule 2, page 61, line 25, leave out 'or in connection with'.
[Mr. Eric Illsley in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 11, in clause 8, page 5, line 10, at end insert 'which are to be coterminous with the boundaries of the relevant local government area.'.
I beg to move amendment No. 13, in clause 10, page 6, line 13, at end insert ', and the rules and the contents of the training courses shall be laid before both Houses of Parliament.'. I hope...
I beg to move amendment No. 120, in clause 11, page 6, line 17, leave out 'Chancellor' and insert 'Chief Justice'.
I beg to move amendment No. 16, in clause 12, page 6, line 27, at end insert 'and a copy is to be laid in the Library of the House of Commons and the copy laid there is to be regularly updated...
I beg to move amendment No. 121, in clause 14, page 7, line 15, at end insert— '(3) If the Lord Chancellor directs the removal of a person's name under subsection (2), he shall give his...
I beg to move amendment No. 17, in clause 15, page 7, line 22, at end insert 'and are to be reviewed by the Lord Chancellor at least at five yearly intervals to consider the effect of inflation...
I beg to move amendment No. 122, in clause 17, page 8, line 40, leave out ', or a person acting on his behalf,'.
Amendment proposed: No. 31, in clause 21, page 10, line 34, at end insert ', and shall take into account the views of lay justices in any local justice area before making any changes regarding...
I beg to move amendment No. 33, in clause 22, page 10, line 39, at end insert— '(1A) Before making a recommendation under subsection (1), the Lord Chancellor shall consult the lay...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 34, in clause 27, page 12, line 23, after '2(1)', insert 'to be clerk of a local justice area'.
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 34, in clause 27, page 12, line 23, after '2(1)', insert 'to be clerk of a local justice area'.—[Mr. Hawkins.] Question again proposed, That the...
I beg to move amendment No. 40, in clause 28, page 13, line 10, leave out 'things' and insert 'matters currently'.
I beg to move amendment No. 2, in clause 30, page 14, line 17, at end insert— '( ) Before giving any direction under subsection (1), the Lord Chancellor shall consult with— (a)...
I beg to move amendment No. 130, in clause 37, page 18, line 3, leave out 'justice of the peace'.
I beg to move amendment No. 21, in clause 41, page 20, line 27, at end insert— '( ) No act is invalidated merely because of the disqualification under this section of the person by whom...
I beg to move amendment No. 22, in clause 42, page 21, line 1, leave out 'before 31st January 2002' and insert ', whether made before or after the passing of this Act,'. Clause 42 will...
I beg to move amendment No. 58, in clause 46, page 22, line 10, at end insert 'after hearing representations from all parties, including those representing the interests of the victim, lay and...
I beg to move amendment No. 59, in clause 49, page 23, leave out lines 31 and 32 and insert— '( ) The Lord Chancellor may make rules under subsection (4) provided that he has— (a)...
I beg to move amendment No. 63, in clause 51, page 25, line 4, leave out 'may' and insert 'shall'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 28, in clause 58, page 27, line 18, at end insert ', subject to the requirement that the total cost to the taxpayer of the entire inspectorate shall never exceed...
I beg to move amendment No. 69, in clause 64, page 30, line 44, at end insert 'and have regard to their recommendations made as a consequence of that consultation.'.
I beg to move amendment No. 70, in clause 66, page 31, line 20, leave out from 'matters' to end of line 21.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 137, in clause 70, page 33, line 9, leave out 'and'.
I beg to move amendment No. 139, in clause 72, page 33, line 32, at end insert— '( ) consult any body which is an authorised body for the purposes of section 27 of the 1990 Act or section...
I beg to move amendment No. 79, in clause 77, page 36, line 36, leave out 'one person with' and insert 'two persons with current'.
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 79, in clause 77, page 36, line 36, leave out 'one person with' and insert 'two persons with current'.—[Mr. Hawkins.] Question again proposed, That the...
I beg to move amendment No. 93, in clause 86, page 40, line 10, leave out 'by a judge of the High Court'. The amendment relates to a small point on which we wanted to probe the Government. The...
I beg to move amendment No. 146, in clause 92, page 44, line 30, leave out subsection (2).
I beg to move amendment No. 95, in clause 93, page 45, line 24, after 'of', insert 'all or any part of the'.
Amendment proposed: No. 155, in clause 98, page 49, leave out lines 38 to 40 and insert— '(9) But— (a) an order linking the periodical payments to the retail prices index shall...
I beg to move amendment No. 26, in clause 100, page 54, line 22, leave out 'Lord Chancellor' and insert 'Prime Minister'. We have come to the sensitive subject of Northern Ireland. I am sorry...
I beg to move amendment No. 25, in clause 101, page 55, line 25, after 'Court', insert 'or a barrister'. This amendment is a small point. I declare an interest as a member of the Bar of England...
I beg to move amendment No. 23, in clause 110, page 59, line 28, leave out subsection (2). This is a technical amendment, known as a privilege amendment, that is inserted in Bills that commence...
Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 149, in clause 36, page 17, line 12, after '2(1)' insert 'or provided under a contract made by virtue of section 2(4)'.
I beg to move amendment No. 151, in clause 95, page 46, line 42, at end insert— '( ) Amend section 20A of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c.53) (false statements as to financial...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: No. 156, in clause 105, page 57, leave out lines 19 and 20.—[Mr. Leslie.] Clause 105, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: No. 152, in clause 106, page 58, line 11, leave out paragraph (c). No. 153, in clause 106, page 58, line 18, at end insert— '( ) an order under section (Collection of...
'(1) Amend section 24 of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c.53) (power to make regulations about recovery of fines etc. by deductions from income support) as follows. (2) In subsection (2), after...
'(1) Schedule (Collection of fines) contains provisions about the collection of fines. (2) Schedule (Discharge of fines by unpaid work) contains provisions about the discharge of fines by means...
'In section 35(3) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c.33) (scope of Part IV) after paragraph (b)(ii) there is inserted— ''; or (iii) for an offence under section 9 of the Theft Act 1968...
'The Lord Chancellor must, within 12 months of the coming into force of section 1, prepare and lay before both Houses of Parliament a report on the procedures, practice and systems for the...
Part 1 Introductory Application of Schedule 1 (1) This Schedule applies if a person aged 18 or over (''P'') is liable to pay a sum which— (a) consists of or includes a fine, and ...
Part 1 Work orders Introductory 1 (1) This Part of this Schedule applies if a person aged 18 or over (''P'') is liable to pay a sum which— (a) consists of or includes a fine, and ...
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