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 3, leave out 'child trust funds' and insert 'baby bonds'.
I beg to move amendment No. 5, in clause 2, page 1, line 13, leave out '2002' and insert '1992'.
Amendment moved [this day]: No. 6, in clause 2, page 2, line 4, leave out subsections (3) and (4).—[Mr. Osborne.] Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
I beg to move amendment No. 9, in clause 3, page 2, line 31, at end insert— '(1A) Regulations under subsection (1) may not impose a requirement that the charge levied by the account...
[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 112, in page 3, line 18, leave out subsection (2).
I beg to move amendment No. 15, in clause 5, page 3, line 35, leave out from 'may' to 'apply' in line 37.
I beg to move amendment No. 117, in clause 6, page 4, line 3, after 'selected', insert 'at random'.
I beg to move amendment No. 171, in clause 7, page 4, line 27, at end add— '(c) additional charges can be imposed by providers for transfers allowable under this section, including the...
[Mr. David Amess in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 122, in page 4, line 30, leave out 'such amount' and insert 'an amount no less than £250'.
I beg to move amendment No. 179, in clause 9, page 5, line 3, at end insert— '(2A) Regulations under subsection (2) may prescribe a supplementary contribution of nil.'.
I beg to move amendment No. 180, in page 6, line 18, leave out paragraph (b) and insert— '(b) the children performing voluntary work for charities of a kind specified by regulations.'....
I beg to move amendment No. 130, in clause 11, page 6, line 29, at end insert 'provided that a person is shown to have acted fraudulently or negligently'. The Financial Secretary is being...
[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 131, in clause 12, page 6, line 34, leave out subsection (1). I welcome you, Mr. Benton, to the Chair. It is good to be back in Committee. Clause 12 deals with the...
I beg to move amendment No. 155, in clause 13, page 7, line 26, at end add— '(6) Before this section comes into force the Treasury shall lay before each House of Parliament a report...
[Mr. Joe Benton in the Chair]
Amendment moved [15 January]: No. 155, in clause 13, page 7, line 26, at end add— '(6) Before this section comes into force the Treasury shall lay before each House of Parliament a report...
I beg to move amendment No. 181, in clause 15, page 8, line 6, leave out paragraphs (b) to (f).
I beg to move amendment No. 182, in clause 17, page 9, line 6, leave out subsection (2).
I beg to move amendment No. 193, in clause 19, page 10, line 15, after 'representatives', insert 'or executors'.
I beg to move amendment No. 156, in clause 20, page 10, line 36, leave out 'of £300' and insert 'not exceeding £3,000'.
I beg to move amendment No. 145, in clause 27, page 15, line 12, after 'section', insert 'section [report on savings effect of child trust funds],'.
[Mr. David Amess in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 145, in clause 27, page 15, line 12, after 'section', insert 'section [report on savings effect of child trust funds],'.—[Mr. Laws.] Question again...
'Subscriptions to child trust funds shall not be considered to constitute deprivation of capital in respect of entitlement to any benefits, tax credits or pensions credit.'.—[Mr. Laws.] ...
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