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 6)

Chairpersons

  • Mr Win Griffiths (3)
  • Mr Bill O'Brien (3)

Members

  • Julian Brazier (6)
  • Colin Breed (4)
  • Mr Ivor Caplin (6)
  • Lord Coaker (6)
  • John Cryer (5)
  • Claire Curtis-Thomas (5)
  • Gerald Howarth (6)
  • Paul Keetch (2)
  • Shona McIsaac (6)
  • Mr Colin Pickthall (4)
  • Mr Syd Rapson (6)
  • Lord Robathan (5)
  • Desmond Swayne (6)
  • Desmond Turner (6)
  • David Lammy (3)
  • John Robertson (6)
  • Eric Joyce (6)
  • Hugh Robertson (6)
  • Mark Tami (3)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]