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. Roger Gale in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 1, in clause 1, page 1, line 7, after first 'crime', insert ', public nuisance'.
[Mr. Peter Pike in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 1, in clause 1, page 1, line 7, after first 'crime', insert ', public nuisance'.—[Mr. Don Foster.] Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
I beg to move amendment No. 74, in clause 2, page 1, line 17, after 'councils', insert— '(iia) a unitary council.'. May I welcome you, Mr. Pike, to the Chair? This is my first time under...
I beg to move amendment No. 81, in clause 3, page 2, line 7, after '9', insert 'and section 11'. This is a probing amendment. We seek clarification from the Minister. Paragraph (b) says in...
I beg to move amendment No. 75, in clause 4, page 2, line 18, at end insert 'other than that used for the playing of linked and multiple bingo under a bingo operator's licence.'. The game of...
I beg to move amendment No. 82, in clause 5, page 2, line 27, leave out 'operates and administers' and insert 'in whole or in part or operates'.
[Mr. Peter Pike in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [9 November]: No. 82, in page 2, line 27, leave out the words 'operates and administers' and insert the words 'in whole or in part or operates'—[Mr. Moss.] Question...
I beg to move amendment No. 86, in clause 6, page 3, line 6, leave out 'a prize' and insert 'winnings'. The clause deals with gaming and games of chance and gives us some definitions in that...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 25, in clause 9, page 5, line 3, at beginning insert 'Subject to subsection (1A),'.
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 25, in clause 9, page 5, line 3, at beginning insert 'Subject to subsection (1A),'.—[Mr. Hawkins.]
I beg to move amendment No. 13, in clause 11, page 5, line 30, leave out 'he guesses' and insert 'participants are required to guess'. This is merely a drafting amendment. Its purpose is to...
I beg to move amendment No. 63, in schedule 1, page 151, line 10, leave out 'includes' and insert 'is'.
I beg to move amendment No. 123, in clause 13, page 6, line 16, at end insert— 'either electronically or by any other means.'. I stress that this is a probing amendment. Adding to the...
I beg to move amendment No. 53, in clause 14, page 6, line 24, leave out 'simple.'.
I beg to move amendment No. 91, in clause 15, page 7, line 30, at end insert 'which shall include forecast competitions and fantasy football competitions.'. The amendment is designed to seek...
Amendments made: No. 15, in clause 17, page 8, line 12, leave out 'entering' and insert 'participating in'. No. 16, in clause 17, page 8, line 17, leave out 'entering' and insert...
Amendment proposed: No. 108, in clause 18, page 8, line 30, after 'society', insert '(which shall include a corporation)'.—[Mr. Moss.]
I beg to move amendment No. 122, in schedule 3, page 154, line 19, at end insert— '1A The Secretary of State shall appoint at least one commissioner who appears to the Secretary of State...
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Mr. Peter Pike in the Chair]
Question proposed [This day], That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 110, in clause 21, page 9, line 30, leave out 'aim'.
I beg to move amendment No. 18, in clause 22, page 10, line 12, at end insert— '(aa) Her Majesty's Commissioners of Customs and Excise,'.
Clause 23Codes of practice
I beg to move amendment No. 206, in clause 23, page 10, line 25, leave out 'whether'.
Amendment proposed: No. 94, in clause 24, page 11, line 39, leave out 'shall have regard to' and insert 'must follow the'.—[Mr. Moss.]
I beg to move amendment No. 131, in clause 25, page 12, line 33, at end insert ', and (c) on a regular basis by reports no less frequently than annually.'.
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