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 19)

Chairpersons

  • Mr Peter Pike (8)
  • Derek Conway (7)

Members

  • Clive Betts (10)
  • Karen Buck (14)
  • Sir Sydney Chapman (12)
  • Paul Clark (15)
  • Yvette Cooper (12)
  • Edward Davey (9)
  • John Hayes (15)
  • Keith Hill (15)
  • Brian Iddon (14)
  • Sally Keeble (13)
  • David Kidney (14)
  • Terry Rooney (15)
  • Chris Ruane (11)
  • Geraldine Smith (12)
  • Robert Syms (15)
  • Alan Whitehead (13)
  • Vera Baird (12)
  • Mark Field (15)
  • Mr Matthew Green (14)
  • Andrew Selous (13)
  • Richard Younger-Ross (7)
  • Chris Mole (11)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]