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 4)

Chairpersons

  • Joe Benton (2)
  • John Butterfill (2)

Members

  • John Battle (4)
  • Lord Bruce of Bennachie (2)
  • Sally Keeble (4)
  • James Plaskitt (4)
  • Mr Lawrie Quinn (4)
  • Laurence Robertson (4)
  • Gerry Sutcliffe (4)
  • Baroness Tonge (2)
  • Lord Barker of Battle (4)
  • Chris Bryant (4)
  • Alistair Burt (3)
  • Paul Farrelly (4)
  • Mark Lazarowicz (2)
  • Ian Liddell-Grainger (3)
  • Mark Tami (2)
  • Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (4)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]