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.
I beg to move amendment No. 21, in clause 1, page 1, line 14, after 'may', insert ', after consultation with school governing bodies and other relevant admissions bodies,'.
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 53, in clause 1, page 2, line 12, at end insert— '(3) A school travel scheme must include arrangements to ensure that any person engaged in driving or...
[Mr. Bill O'Brien in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 45, in page 3, line 4, at end insert ', or '(f) who attends a specialist school having passed an aptitude test for admission to that school.'. I welcome you back to...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Derek Conway in the Chair]
Question proposed [this day], That the clause stand part of the Bill. Question again proposed.
I beg to move amendment No. 38, in clause 3, page 4, line 22, leave out 'may' and insert 'shall'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
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