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 5)

Chairpersons

  • Joe Benton (2)
  • John Butterfill (3)

Members

  • David Borrow (4)
  • Edward Davey (4)
  • Linda Gilroy (5)
  • Lord Hammond of Runnymede (5)
  • Chris Leslie (5)
  • Mr Lawrie Quinn (5)
  • Nick Raynsford (5)
  • Gary Streeter (4)
  • Graham Stringer (3)
  • Desmond Swayne (5)
  • Mr Brian White (2)
  • Phil Woolas (5)
  • Mr Adrian Flook (5)
  • Mr Matthew Green (4)
  • Kevan Jones (5)
  • Lord Knight of Weymouth (5)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]