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. Joe Benton in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in clause 1, page 1, line 9, leave out 'country outside the United Kingdom' and insert 'participating country'.
I beg to move amendment No. 4, in clause 2, page 2, line 20, after 'stating', insert 'in ordinary language'.
General requirements for service of process
[Mr. Alan Hurst in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 9, in clause 3, page 3, line 1, leave out from 'Kingdom' to 'that' in line 2 and insert 'and where there is any indication or evidence'.—[Mr. Paice.]...
I beg to move amendment No. 118, in clause 4, page 3, line 23, leave out from 'Kingdom' to end of line 24 and insert 'by any method which is in accordance with Rules of Court'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 17, in clause 7, page 5, line 14, at end insert— '2(A) A request for assistance under this section shall include information on the procedures regarding the...
I beg to move amendment No. 19, in clause 8, page 6, line 12, leave out 'In cases of urgency,'.
I beg to move amendment No. 21, in clause 9, page 6, line 33, leave out 'allowed' and insert 'make provision for'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 131, in clause 13, page 8, line 17, leave out 'the territorial authority' and insert 'the UK Government'.
I beg to move amendment No. 25, in clause 14, page 8, line 40, leave out from beginning to end of line 3 on page 9.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 34, in clause 16, page 10, line 16, after first 'investigation', insert 'of which he has personal knowledge'.
Amendment made: No. 87, in clause 18, page 11, line 20, after 'constable', insert 'or customs officer'.—[Mr. Ainsworth.] Clause 18, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 134, in clause 20, page 12, line 16, after 'other', insert 'judicial'. The amendment would introduce ''judicial'' into line 16 of the clause so that it would read,...
[Mr. Alan Hurst in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 37, in clause 21, page 12, line 41, leave out 'a court' and insert 'the High Court'. The amendment deals with a matter that was discussed in another place on 23...
I beg to move amendment No. 136, in clause 25, page 14, line 27, leave out 'may' and insert 'must'. The clause is a puzzlement to me. I hope that the Minister will be able to help me. It deals...
I beg to move amendment No. 40, in clause 27, page 15, line 35, leave out 'Treasury' and insert 'Secretary of State'.
I beg to move amendment No. 43, in clause 29, page 17, line 12, at end insert— '(1A) An order under subsection (1) shall be made by statutory instrument and may not be made unless a draft...
I beg to move amendment No. 86A, in clause 30, page 17, line 25, leave out 'appears to'.
I beg to move amendment No. 49, in clause 31, page 18, line 20, at end insert— '(d) confirm that the witness has received independent legal advice'. After the previous debate, I would be...
I beg to move amendment No. 52, in schedule 2, page 65, line 8, at end insert 'including those competent in sign language'.
'.—The Secretary of State shall appoint an independent person to make an annual report on the use of freezing orders and shall lay that report before Parliament when he receives...
'.—(1) This section applies for the purposes of sections 30 and 31. (2) Before a person gives evidence he shall be informed in ordinary language of— (a) whether or not he is...
[Mr. Alan Hurst in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 146, in clause 32, page 19, line 8, after 'him', insert 'on reasonable grounds'.
I beg to move amendment No. 89, in clause 33, page 20, line 3, leave out paragraph (a).
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 93, in clause 35, page 21, line 9, leave out subsection (6). The purpose of the amendment is to delete subsection (6), which states: ''An account monitoring order...
I beg to move amendment No. 94, in clause 36, page 21, line 17, after 'into', insert 'serious'.
I beg to move amendment No. 148, in clause 39, page 23, line 12, at end insert 'but (c) for the avoidance of doubt, if a member of staff of the financial institution passes on a statement...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 149, in clause 42, page 24, line 23, after 'institution', insert 'improperly and deliberately or recklessly'.
I beg to move amendment No. 151, in clause 43, page 25, line 43, at end insert— '(8) Where any bank or financial institution contacts any of its customers holding a bank or financial...
I beg to move amendment No. 152, in clause 44, page 26, line 8, leave out 'or justice of the peace'. We on these Benches yield to no one in our admiration for lay magistrates. The Minister and...
I beg to move amendment No. 100, in clause 46, page 27, line 7, leave out paragraph (a) and insert— '(a) an offence which requires a prison term of 10 years or more, or'. Our amendment...
I beg to move amendment No. 103, in clause 47, page 27, line 28, leave out 'competent' and insert 'relevant judicial'. I knew it would be worth coming to the Committee this morning. I shall...
[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 103, in clause 47, page 27, line 28, leave out 'competent' and insert 'relevant judicial'.—[Mr. Paice.] Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
'The Secretary of State may by order provide that the provisions of this Part shall apply with modifications in respect of persons under 18 years of age to take into account the needs of such...
'(1) The Secretary of State shall publish each year a report on the effects of requests for banking information introduced under this Act. (2) In each report under subsection (1) the Secretary...
'Nothing in this Chapter shall come into effect until such a time as all participating countries have implemented similar provisions.'.—[Mr. Hawkins.] Brought up, and read the First time.
I beg to move amendment No. 66, in clause 52, page 32, line 15, at end insert— '(i) aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of, or attempting or conspiring to...
I beg to move amendment No. 70, in clause 54, page 36, line 4, leave out 'in prescribed circumstances' and insert 'where a member state other than the United Kingdom has declared that it will...
I beg to move amendment No. 104, in clause 55, page 36, line 26, at end insert new subparagraph— '(g) state that there is written evidence that the offender has had adequate opportunity...
I beg to move amendment No. 108, in clause 57, page 38, line 43, leave out subsection (7).
I beg to move amendment No. 110, in clause 59, page 39, line 31, leave out 'given to' and insert 'served upon'. Some might call this amendment a quibble over legal jargon. We are suggesting that...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 154, in clause 81, page 54, line 23, after 'inspect', insert '(but only in person)'. I welcome your return to the Chair, Mr. Benton. This is a probing amendment. The...
I beg to move amendment No. 71, in Clause 82, page 55, line 29, at end insert— '(1A) In subsection (l)(c) it is not reasonably practicable to make such request as is mentioned therein...
[Mr. Alan Hurst in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 74, in clause 82, page 55, line 46, leave out 'for all purposes'.
I beg to move amendment No. 114, in clause 92, page 61, line 23, leave out subsection (3).
I beg to move amendment No. 88, in clause 93, page 62, line 4, at end insert— '( ) Any day appointed for the purposes of Part 1 (other than sections 32 to 41), and the related amendments...
'(1) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to facilitate the work of— (a) police forces in Great Britain; (b) the Police Service of Northern Ireland; (c) the National...
'( ) Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, direct that any provision of this Act shall extend, with such exceptions, adaptations and modifications, if any, as may be specified in the Order, to...
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