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 9)

Chairpersons

  • Anne Begg (4)
  • Edward O'Hara (5)

Members

  • Bob Ainsworth (9)
  • Mr John Burnett (7)
  • Alan Campbell (8)
  • David Crausby (7)
  • Jim Dobbin (7)
  • Mr Nick Hawkins (9)
  • George Howarth (9)
  • Mr Kevin Hughes (9)
  • Lord Maples (7)
  • Howard Stoate (8)
  • Derek Twigg (9)
  • Lord Wills (4)
  • Alistair Carmichael (8)
  • Tom Harris (7)
  • Boris Johnson (6)
  • Angela Watkinson (9)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]